ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
afraidadjectiveUS /əˈfreɪd/
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading It looks as if she were afraid or guilty, to run away from it all."
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "No matter what comes of it," Dorothy told herself, as she walked sadly along the path, through the lane back to the schoolyard alone, "I'll stand by Tavia.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "No matter what comes of it," Dorothy told herself, as she walked sadly along the path, through the lane back to the schoolyard alone, "I'll stand by Tavia.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She meant no harm, and was no more to blame than any one else.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "No matter what comes of it," Dorothy told herself, as she walked sadly along the path, through the lane back to the schoolyard alone, "I'll stand by Tavia.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It looks as if she were afraid or guilty, to run away from it all."
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "No matter what comes of it," Dorothy told herself, as she walked sadly along the path, through the lane back to the schoolyard alone, "I'll stand by Tavia.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
blameverbUS /bleɪm/
put or pin the blame on
From this reading She meant no harm, and was no more to blame than any one else.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "No matter what comes of it," Dorothy told herself, as she walked sadly along the path, through the lane back to the schoolyard alone, "I'll stand by Tavia.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But I do wish, she had come this afternoon.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "No matter what comes of it," Dorothy told herself, as she walked sadly along the path, through the lane back to the schoolyard alone, "I'll stand by Tavia.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
Dorothy
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From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She meant no harm, and was no more to blame than any one else.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It looks as if she were afraid or guilty, to run away from it all."
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
guiltyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪlti/
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading It looks as if she were afraid or guilty, to run away from it all."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
harmnounUS /hɑːrm/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading She meant no harm, and was no more to blame than any one else.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "No matter what comes of it," Dorothy told herself, as she walked sadly along the path, through the lane back to the schoolyard alone, "I'll stand by Tavia.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I do wish, she had come this afternoon.
I'll
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From this reading "No matter what comes of it," Dorothy told herself, as she walked sadly along the path, through the lane back to the schoolyard alone, "I'll stand by Tavia.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It looks as if she were afraid or guilty, to run away from it all."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
lanenounUS /leɪn/
a narrow way or road
From this reading "No matter what comes of it," Dorothy told herself, as she walked sadly along the path, through the lane back to the schoolyard alone, "I'll stand by Tavia.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It looks as if she were afraid or guilty, to run away from it all."
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "No matter what comes of it," Dorothy told herself, as she walked sadly along the path, through the lane back to the schoolyard alone, "I'll stand by Tavia.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading She meant no harm, and was no more to blame than any one else.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She meant no harm, and was no more to blame than any one else.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "No matter what comes of it," Dorothy told herself, as she walked sadly along the path, through the lane back to the schoolyard alone, "I'll stand by Tavia.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She meant no harm, and was no more to blame than any one else.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It looks as if she were afraid or guilty, to run away from it all."
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading "No matter what comes of it," Dorothy told herself, as she walked sadly along the path, through the lane back to the schoolyard alone, "I'll stand by Tavia.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It looks as if she were afraid or guilty, to run away from it all."
sadlyadverbUS /ˈsædli/
in an unfortunate way
From this reading "No matter what comes of it," Dorothy told herself, as she walked sadly along the path, through the lane back to the schoolyard alone, "I'll stand by Tavia.
SANDERSnounUS /ˈsændərz/
plural of “sander” — a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
SCHOOLnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
schoolyardnounUS /ˈskuːljɑːrd/
the yard associated with a school
From this reading "No matter what comes of it," Dorothy told herself, as she walked sadly along the path, through the lane back to the schoolyard alone, "I'll stand by Tavia.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No matter what comes of it," Dorothy told herself, as she walked sadly along the path, through the lane back to the schoolyard alone, "I'll stand by Tavia.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
SQUIREnounUS /skwaɪr/
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading "No matter what comes of it," Dorothy told herself, as she walked sadly along the path, through the lane back to the schoolyard alone, "I'll stand by Tavia.
Tavia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She meant no harm, and was no more to blame than any one else.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But I do wish, she had come this afternoon.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "No matter what comes of it," Dorothy told herself, as she walked sadly along the path, through the lane back to the schoolyard alone, "I'll stand by Tavia.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "No matter what comes of it," Dorothy told herself, as she walked sadly along the path, through the lane back to the schoolyard alone, "I'll stand by Tavia.
unreasonableadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznəbəl/
not reasonable; not showing good judgment
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "No matter what comes of it," Dorothy told herself, as she walked sadly along the path, through the lane back to the schoolyard alone, "I'll stand by Tavia.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She meant no harm, and was no more to blame than any one else.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "No matter what comes of it," Dorothy told herself, as she walked sadly along the path, through the lane back to the schoolyard alone, "I'll stand by Tavia.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading But I do wish, she had come this afternoon.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading SQUIRE SANDERS AT SCHOOL Dorothy had always been able to influence Tavia, and to show her that to do right would be best in the end, although the doing of it might, at the time, seem very hard, and very unreasonable; but all her efforts now to induce her friend to go with her to school that afternoon and make the necessary explanation to Miss Ellis, were without avail--Tavia absolutely refused to go.
