used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PAIR OF SHOES.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading IT was about this time that Clarice became convinced that she could venture to move without bringing back pain and inflammation in her injured knee.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading Painful to a certain extent it must always be, for it was twisted and distorted in a dreadful manner; but the acute agony which used to follow upon every attempt at movement seemed to have worn itself out.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading Painful to a certain extent it must always be, for it was twisted and distorted in a dreadful manner; but the acute agony which used to follow upon every attempt at movement seemed to have worn itself out.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Clarice tried several experiments when she was quite alone, and succeeded beyond her hopes.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Painful to a certain extent it must always be, for it was twisted and distorted in a dreadful manner; but the acute agony which used to follow upon every attempt at movement seemed to have worn itself out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IT was about this time that Clarice became convinced that she could venture to move without bringing back pain and inflammation in her injured knee.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Painful to a certain extent it must always be, for it was twisted and distorted in a dreadful manner; but the acute agony which used to follow upon every attempt at movement seemed to have worn itself out.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Painful to a certain extent it must always be, for it was twisted and distorted in a dreadful manner; but the acute agony which used to follow upon every attempt at movement seemed to have worn itself out.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading IT was about this time that Clarice became convinced that she could venture to move without bringing back pain and inflammation in her injured knee.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Painful to a certain extent it must always be, for it was twisted and distorted in a dreadful manner; but the acute agony which used to follow upon every attempt at movement seemed to have worn itself out.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading IT was about this time that Clarice became convinced that she could venture to move without bringing back pain and inflammation in her injured knee.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She began to wonder if she could not contrive some kind of support, which would make walking possible.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Clarice tried several experiments when she was quite alone, and succeeded beyond her hopes.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading IT was about this time that Clarice became convinced that she could venture to move without bringing back pain and inflammation in her injured knee.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Painful to a certain extent it must always be, for it was twisted and distorted in a dreadful manner; but the acute agony which used to follow upon every attempt at movement seemed to have worn itself out.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Painful to a certain extent it must always be, for it was twisted and distorted in a dreadful manner; but the acute agony which used to follow upon every attempt at movement seemed to have worn itself out.
Clarice
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From this reading IT was about this time that Clarice became convinced that she could venture to move without bringing back pain and inflammation in her injured knee.
contriveverbUS /kənˈtraɪv/
make or work out a plan for; devise
From this reading She began to wonder if she could not contrive some kind of support, which would make walking possible.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading IT was about this time that Clarice became convinced that she could venture to move without bringing back pain and inflammation in her injured knee.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading IT was about this time that Clarice became convinced that she could venture to move without bringing back pain and inflammation in her injured knee.
distortedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɔːrtəd/
so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
From this reading Painful to a certain extent it must always be, for it was twisted and distorted in a dreadful manner; but the acute agony which used to follow upon every attempt at movement seemed to have worn itself out.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Painful to a certain extent it must always be, for it was twisted and distorted in a dreadful manner; but the acute agony which used to follow upon every attempt at movement seemed to have worn itself out.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Painful to a certain extent it must always be, for it was twisted and distorted in a dreadful manner; but the acute agony which used to follow upon every attempt at movement seemed to have worn itself out.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Clarice tried several experiments when she was quite alone, and succeeded beyond her hopes.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Painful to a certain extent it must always be, for it was twisted and distorted in a dreadful manner; but the acute agony which used to follow upon every attempt at movement seemed to have worn itself out.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Painful to a certain extent it must always be, for it was twisted and distorted in a dreadful manner; but the acute agony which used to follow upon every attempt at movement seemed to have worn itself out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Painful to a certain extent it must always be, for it was twisted and distorted in a dreadful manner; but the acute agony which used to follow upon every attempt at movement seemed to have worn itself out.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Painful to a certain extent it must always be, for it was twisted and distorted in a dreadful manner; but the acute agony which used to follow upon every attempt at movement seemed to have worn itself out.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IT was about this time that Clarice became convinced that she could venture to move without bringing back pain and inflammation in her injured knee.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Clarice tried several experiments when she was quite alone, and succeeded beyond her hopes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She began to wonder if she could not contrive some kind of support, which would make walking possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IT was about this time that Clarice became convinced that she could venture to move without bringing back pain and inflammation in her injured knee.
inflammationnounUS /ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/
a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
From this reading IT was about this time that Clarice became convinced that she could venture to move without bringing back pain and inflammation in her injured knee.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading IT was about this time that Clarice became convinced that she could venture to move without bringing back pain and inflammation in her injured knee.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was about this time that Clarice became convinced that she could venture to move without bringing back pain and inflammation in her injured knee.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Painful to a certain extent it must always be, for it was twisted and distorted in a dreadful manner; but the acute agony which used to follow upon every attempt at movement seemed to have worn itself out.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She began to wonder if she could not contrive some kind of support, which would make walking possible.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading IT was about this time that Clarice became convinced that she could venture to move without bringing back pain and inflammation in her injured knee.
engage in
From this reading She began to wonder if she could not contrive some kind of support, which would make walking possible.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Painful to a certain extent it must always be, for it was twisted and distorted in a dreadful manner; but the acute agony which used to follow upon every attempt at movement seemed to have worn itself out.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading IT was about this time that Clarice became convinced that she could venture to move without bringing back pain and inflammation in her injured knee.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Painful to a certain extent it must always be, for it was twisted and distorted in a dreadful manner; but the acute agony which used to follow upon every attempt at movement seemed to have worn itself out.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Painful to a certain extent it must always be, for it was twisted and distorted in a dreadful manner; but the acute agony which used to follow upon every attempt at movement seemed to have worn itself out.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She began to wonder if she could not contrive some kind of support, which would make walking possible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PAIR OF SHOES.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Painful to a certain extent it must always be, for it was twisted and distorted in a dreadful manner; but the acute agony which used to follow upon every attempt at movement seemed to have worn itself out.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading IT was about this time that Clarice became convinced that she could venture to move without bringing back pain and inflammation in her injured knee.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Painful to a certain extent it must always be, for it was twisted and distorted in a dreadful manner; but the acute agony which used to follow upon every attempt at movement seemed to have worn itself out.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading A PAIR OF SHOES.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She began to wonder if she could not contrive some kind of support, which would make walking possible.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Clarice tried several experiments when she was quite alone, and succeeded beyond her hopes.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Painful to a certain extent it must always be, for it was twisted and distorted in a dreadful manner; but the acute agony which used to follow upon every attempt at movement seemed to have worn itself out.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Clarice tried several experiments when she was quite alone, and succeeded beyond her hopes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IT was about this time that Clarice became convinced that she could venture to move without bringing back pain and inflammation in her injured knee.
a particular situation
From this reading A PAIR OF SHOES.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She began to wonder if she could not contrive some kind of support, which would make walking possible.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Clarice tried several experiments when she was quite alone, and succeeded beyond her hopes.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading She began to wonder if she could not contrive some kind of support, which would make walking possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT was about this time that Clarice became convinced that she could venture to move without bringing back pain and inflammation in her injured knee.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Painful to a certain extent it must always be, for it was twisted and distorted in a dreadful manner; but the acute agony which used to follow upon every attempt at movement seemed to have worn itself out.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading IT was about this time that Clarice became convinced that she could venture to move without bringing back pain and inflammation in her injured knee.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IT was about this time that Clarice became convinced that she could venture to move without bringing back pain and inflammation in her injured knee.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT was about this time that Clarice became convinced that she could venture to move without bringing back pain and inflammation in her injured knee.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Clarice tried several experiments when she was quite alone, and succeeded beyond her hopes.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading Painful to a certain extent it must always be, for it was twisted and distorted in a dreadful manner; but the acute agony which used to follow upon every attempt at movement seemed to have worn itself out.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Painful to a certain extent it must always be, for it was twisted and distorted in a dreadful manner; but the acute agony which used to follow upon every attempt at movement seemed to have worn itself out.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Painful to a certain extent it must always be, for it was twisted and distorted in a dreadful manner; but the acute agony which used to follow upon every attempt at movement seemed to have worn itself out.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading IT was about this time that Clarice became convinced that she could venture to move without bringing back pain and inflammation in her injured knee.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading She began to wonder if she could not contrive some kind of support, which would make walking possible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was about this time that Clarice became convinced that she could venture to move without bringing back pain and inflammation in her injured knee.
at the time that
From this reading Clarice tried several experiments when she was quite alone, and succeeded beyond her hopes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Painful to a certain extent it must always be, for it was twisted and distorted in a dreadful manner; but the acute agony which used to follow upon every attempt at movement seemed to have worn itself out.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading IT was about this time that Clarice became convinced that she could venture to move without bringing back pain and inflammation in her injured knee.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading She began to wonder if she could not contrive some kind of support, which would make walking possible.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Painful to a certain extent it must always be, for it was twisted and distorted in a dreadful manner; but the acute agony which used to follow upon every attempt at movement seemed to have worn itself out.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She began to wonder if she could not contrive some kind of support, which would make walking possible.
