used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, you will have a special place in them," said the Superior gravely, "since I can never forget that, by the grace of God, I was instrumental in bringing you into His holy house.
Alex
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From this reading Sheer terror at the bare thought of being left there alone forced Alex to her feet, although she could scarcely stand, and was trembling violently.
(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 "I shall always remember you in my prayers, as I do all those who have been under my direction.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "You won't forget me?" she entreated almost inaudibly.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Sheer terror at the bare thought of being left there alone forced Alex to her feet, although she could scarcely stand, and was trembling violently.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Sheer terror at the bare thought of being left there alone forced Alex to her feet, although she could scarcely stand, and was trembling violently.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "I shall always remember you in my prayers, as I do all those who have been under my direction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sheer terror at the bare thought of being left there alone forced Alex to her feet, although she could scarcely stand, and was trembling violently.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But never forget that _no_ human relation, however precious it may be, can have any completeness in itself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I shall always remember you in my prayers, as I do all those who have been under my direction.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sheer terror at the bare thought of being left there alone forced Alex to her feet, although she could scarcely stand, and was trembling violently.
completely unclothed
From this reading Sheer terror at the bare thought of being left there alone forced Alex to her feet, although she could scarcely stand, and was trembling violently.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But never forget that _no_ human relation, however precious it may be, can have any completeness in itself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I shall always remember you in my prayers, as I do all those who have been under my direction.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Sheer terror at the bare thought of being left there alone forced Alex to her feet, although she could scarcely stand, and was trembling violently.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Indeed, you will have a special place in them," said the Superior gravely, "since I can never forget that, by the grace of God, I was instrumental in bringing you into His holy house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But never forget that _no_ human relation, however precious it may be, can have any completeness in itself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Indeed, you will have a special place in them," said the Superior gravely, "since I can never forget that, by the grace of God, I was instrumental in bringing you into His holy house.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Indeed, you will have a special place in them," said the Superior gravely, "since I can never forget that, by the grace of God, I was instrumental in bringing you into His holy house.
completenessnounUS /kəmˈpliːtnəs/
the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed
From this reading But never forget that _no_ human relation, however precious it may be, can have any completeness in itself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sheer terror at the bare thought of being left there alone forced Alex to her feet, although she could scarcely stand, and was trembling violently.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "I shall always remember you in my prayers, as I do all those who have been under my direction.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I shall always remember you in my prayers, as I do all those who have been under my direction.
entreated
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From this reading "You won't forget me?" she entreated almost inaudibly.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Sheer terror at the bare thought of being left there alone forced Alex to her feet, although she could scarcely stand, and was trembling violently.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Sheer terror at the bare thought of being left there alone forced Alex to her feet, although she could scarcely stand, and was trembling violently.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "You won't forget me?" she entreated almost inaudibly.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Indeed, you will have a special place in them," said the Superior gravely, "since I can never forget that, by the grace of God, I was instrumental in bringing you into His holy house.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Indeed, you will have a special place in them," said the Superior gravely, "since I can never forget that, by the grace of God, I was instrumental in bringing you into His holy house.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading Indeed, you will have a special place in them," said the Superior gravely, "since I can never forget that, by the grace of God, I was instrumental in bringing you into His holy house.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I shall always remember you in my prayers, as I do all those who have been under my direction.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sheer terror at the bare thought of being left there alone forced Alex to her feet, although she could scarcely stand, and was trembling violently.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, you will have a special place in them," said the Superior gravely, "since I can never forget that, by the grace of God, I was instrumental in bringing you into His holy house.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Indeed, you will have a special place in them," said the Superior gravely, "since I can never forget that, by the grace of God, I was instrumental in bringing you into His holy house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Indeed, you will have a special place in them," said the Superior gravely, "since I can never forget that, by the grace of God, I was instrumental in bringing you into His holy house.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading But never forget that _no_ human relation, however precious it may be, can have any completeness in itself.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading But never forget that _no_ human relation, however precious it may be, can have any completeness in itself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I shall always remember you in my prayers, as I do all those who have been under my direction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I shall always remember you in my prayers, as I do all those who have been under my direction.
inaudiblyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnɔːdəbli/
in an inaudible manner
From this reading "You won't forget me?" she entreated almost inaudibly.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, you will have a special place in them," said the Superior gravely, "since I can never forget that, by the grace of God, I was instrumental in bringing you into His holy house.
instrumentaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnstrəˈmentəl/
relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments
From this reading Indeed, you will have a special place in them," said the Superior gravely, "since I can never forget that, by the grace of God, I was instrumental in bringing you into His holy house.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Indeed, you will have a special place in them," said the Superior gravely, "since I can never forget that, by the grace of God, I was instrumental in bringing you into His holy house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But never forget that _no_ human relation, however precious it may be, can have any completeness in itself.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading But never forget that _no_ human relation, however precious it may be, can have any completeness in itself.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Sheer terror at the bare thought of being left there alone forced Alex to her feet, although she could scarcely stand, and was trembling violently.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But never forget that _no_ human relation, however precious it may be, can have any completeness in itself.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You won't forget me?" she entreated almost inaudibly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I shall always remember you in my prayers, as I do all those who have been under my direction.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Indeed, you will have a special place in them," said the Superior gravely, "since I can never forget that, by the grace of God, I was instrumental in bringing you into His holy house.
not any; not one
From this reading But never forget that _no_ human relation, however precious it may be, can have any completeness in itself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sheer terror at the bare thought of being left there alone forced Alex to her feet, although she could scarcely stand, and was trembling violently.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Indeed, you will have a special place in them," said the Superior gravely, "since I can never forget that, by the grace of God, I was instrumental in bringing you into His holy house.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading "I shall always remember you in my prayers, as I do all those who have been under my direction.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading But never forget that _no_ human relation, however precious it may be, can have any completeness in itself.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading But never forget that _no_ human relation, however precious it may be, can have any completeness in itself.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "I shall always remember you in my prayers, as I do all those who have been under my direction.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Indeed, you will have a special place in them," said the Superior gravely, "since I can never forget that, by the grace of God, I was instrumental in bringing you into His holy house.
only a very short time before
From this reading Sheer terror at the bare thought of being left there alone forced Alex to her feet, although she could scarcely stand, and was trembling violently.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall always remember you in my prayers, as I do all those who have been under my direction.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sheer terror at the bare thought of being left there alone forced Alex to her feet, although she could scarcely stand, and was trembling violently.
SheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Sheer terror at the bare thought of being left there alone forced Alex to her feet, although she could scarcely stand, and was trembling violently.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Indeed, you will have a special place in them," said the Superior gravely, "since I can never forget that, by the grace of God, I was instrumental in bringing you into His holy house.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Indeed, you will have a special place in them," said the Superior gravely, "since I can never forget that, by the grace of God, I was instrumental in bringing you into His holy house.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Sheer terror at the bare thought of being left there alone forced Alex to her feet, although she could scarcely stand, and was trembling violently.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Indeed, you will have a special place in them," said the Superior gravely, "since I can never forget that, by the grace of God, I was instrumental in bringing you into His holy house.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Sheer terror at the bare thought of being left there alone forced Alex to her feet, although she could scarcely stand, and was trembling violently.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed, you will have a special place in them," said the Superior gravely, "since I can never forget that, by the grace of God, I was instrumental in bringing you into His holy house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sheer terror at the bare thought of being left there alone forced Alex to her feet, although she could scarcely stand, and was trembling violently.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Indeed, you will have a special place in them," said the Superior gravely, "since I can never forget that, by the grace of God, I was instrumental in bringing you into His holy house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Sheer terror at the bare thought of being left there alone forced Alex to her feet, although she could scarcely stand, and was trembling violently.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I shall always remember you in my prayers, as I do all those who have been under my direction.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Sheer terror at the bare thought of being left there alone forced Alex to her feet, although she could scarcely stand, and was trembling violently.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sheer terror at the bare thought of being left there alone forced Alex to her feet, although she could scarcely stand, and was trembling violently.
a shaky motion
From this reading Sheer terror at the bare thought of being left there alone forced Alex to her feet, although she could scarcely stand, and was trembling violently.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "I shall always remember you in my prayers, as I do all those who have been under my direction.
in a violent manner
From this reading Sheer terror at the bare thought of being left there alone forced Alex to her feet, although she could scarcely stand, and was trembling violently.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sheer terror at the bare thought of being left there alone forced Alex to her feet, although she could scarcely stand, and was trembling violently.
which person or people
From this reading "I shall always remember you in my prayers, as I do all those who have been under my direction.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Indeed, you will have a special place in them," said the Superior gravely, "since I can never forget that, by the grace of God, I was instrumental in bringing you into His holy house.
won't
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From this reading "You won't forget me?" she entreated almost inaudibly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You won't forget me?" she entreated almost inaudibly.
