used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Winnie was immersed in a discussion with several women who, they said, contemplated leaving their husbands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her mouth open and ready for a release of words, she got the chance to shout: “Why change the shape of the man, when the new spirit is bound to be a duplicate of the old?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As if she had been brought up short by Winnie’s general question, Eva cried: “How can you invariably speak from your own standpoint?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her mouth open and ready for a release of words, she got the chance to shout: “Why change the shape of the man, when the new spirit is bound to be a duplicate of the old?”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As if she had been brought up short by Winnie’s general question, Eva cried: “How can you invariably speak from your own standpoint?
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Winnie went on with it as if she believed what she said.
confined by bonds
From this reading Her mouth open and ready for a release of words, she got the chance to shout: “Why change the shape of the man, when the new spirit is bound to be a duplicate of the old?”
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading As if she had been brought up short by Winnie’s general question, Eva cried: “How can you invariably speak from your own standpoint?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As if she had been brought up short by Winnie’s general question, Eva cried: “How can you invariably speak from your own standpoint?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading As if she had been brought up short by Winnie’s general question, Eva cried: “How can you invariably speak from your own standpoint?
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Her mouth open and ready for a release of words, she got the chance to shout: “Why change the shape of the man, when the new spirit is bound to be a duplicate of the old?”
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Her mouth open and ready for a release of words, she got the chance to shout: “Why change the shape of the man, when the new spirit is bound to be a duplicate of the old?”
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Winnie was immersed in a discussion with several women who, they said, contemplated leaving their husbands.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading As if she had been brought up short by Winnie’s general question, Eva cried: “How can you invariably speak from your own standpoint?
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Winnie was immersed in a discussion with several women who, they said, contemplated leaving their husbands.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading How can you be so sure of what other people should do?”
duplicateverbUS /ˈduːpləkət/
make or do or perform again
From this reading Her mouth open and ready for a release of words, she got the chance to shout: “Why change the shape of the man, when the new spirit is bound to be a duplicate of the old?”
Eva
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From this reading As if she had been brought up short by Winnie’s general question, Eva cried: “How can you invariably speak from your own standpoint?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her mouth open and ready for a release of words, she got the chance to shout: “Why change the shape of the man, when the new spirit is bound to be a duplicate of the old?”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As if she had been brought up short by Winnie’s general question, Eva cried: “How can you invariably speak from your own standpoint?
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading As if she had been brought up short by Winnie’s general question, Eva cried: “How can you invariably speak from your own standpoint?
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Her mouth open and ready for a release of words, she got the chance to shout: “Why change the shape of the man, when the new spirit is bound to be a duplicate of the old?”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As if she had been brought up short by Winnie’s general question, Eva cried: “How can you invariably speak from your own standpoint?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her mouth open and ready for a release of words, she got the chance to shout: “Why change the shape of the man, when the new spirit is bound to be a duplicate of the old?”
How
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From this reading As if she had been brought up short by Winnie’s general question, Eva cried: “How can you invariably speak from your own standpoint?
husbandsnounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Winnie was immersed in a discussion with several women who, they said, contemplated leaving their husbands.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As if she had been brought up short by Winnie’s general question, Eva cried: “How can you invariably speak from your own standpoint?
immersedverbUS /ˌɪˈmɜːrst/
past form of “immerse” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Winnie was immersed in a discussion with several women who, they said, contemplated leaving their husbands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Winnie was immersed in a discussion with several women who, they said, contemplated leaving their husbands.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading As if she had been brought up short by Winnie’s general question, Eva cried: “How can you invariably speak from your own standpoint?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her mouth open and ready for a release of words, she got the chance to shout: “Why change the shape of the man, when the new spirit is bound to be a duplicate of the old?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Winnie went on with it as if she believed what she said.
the act of departing
From this reading Winnie was immersed in a discussion with several women who, they said, contemplated leaving their husbands.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Her mouth open and ready for a release of words, she got the chance to shout: “Why change the shape of the man, when the new spirit is bound to be a duplicate of the old?”
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Her mouth open and ready for a release of words, she got the chance to shout: “Why change the shape of the man, when the new spirit is bound to be a duplicate of the old?”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Her mouth open and ready for a release of words, she got the chance to shout: “Why change the shape of the man, when the new spirit is bound to be a duplicate of the old?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her mouth open and ready for a release of words, she got the chance to shout: “Why change the shape of the man, when the new spirit is bound to be a duplicate of the old?”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Her mouth open and ready for a release of words, she got the chance to shout: “Why change the shape of the man, when the new spirit is bound to be a duplicate of the old?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Winnie went on with it as if she believed what she said.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Her mouth open and ready for a release of words, she got the chance to shout: “Why change the shape of the man, when the new spirit is bound to be a duplicate of the old?”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading How can you be so sure of what other people should do?”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As if she had been brought up short by Winnie’s general question, Eva cried: “How can you invariably speak from your own standpoint?
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading How can you be so sure of what other people should do?”
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading As if she had been brought up short by Winnie’s general question, Eva cried: “How can you invariably speak from your own standpoint?
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Her mouth open and ready for a release of words, she got the chance to shout: “Why change the shape of the man, when the new spirit is bound to be a duplicate of the old?”
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading Her mouth open and ready for a release of words, she got the chance to shout: “Why change the shape of the man, when the new spirit is bound to be a duplicate of the old?”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Winnie was immersed in a discussion with several women who, they said, contemplated leaving their husbands.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Winnie was immersed in a discussion with several women who, they said, contemplated leaving their husbands.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Her mouth open and ready for a release of words, she got the chance to shout: “Why change the shape of the man, when the new spirit is bound to be a duplicate of the old?”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her mouth open and ready for a release of words, she got the chance to shout: “Why change the shape of the man, when the new spirit is bound to be a duplicate of the old?”
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading As if she had been brought up short by Winnie’s general question, Eva cried: “How can you invariably speak from your own standpoint?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading How can you be so sure of what other people should do?”
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading Her mouth open and ready for a release of words, she got the chance to shout: “Why change the shape of the man, when the new spirit is bound to be a duplicate of the old?”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading How can you be so sure of what other people should do?”
express in speech
From this reading As if she had been brought up short by Winnie’s general question, Eva cried: “How can you invariably speak from your own standpoint?
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Her mouth open and ready for a release of words, she got the chance to shout: “Why change the shape of the man, when the new spirit is bound to be a duplicate of the old?”
standpointnounUS /ˈstændpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading As if she had been brought up short by Winnie’s general question, Eva cried: “How can you invariably speak from your own standpoint?
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading How can you be so sure of what other people should do?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her mouth open and ready for a release of words, she got the chance to shout: “Why change the shape of the man, when the new spirit is bound to be a duplicate of the old?”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Winnie was immersed in a discussion with several women who, they said, contemplated leaving their husbands.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Winnie was immersed in a discussion with several women who, they said, contemplated leaving their husbands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her mouth open and ready for a release of words, she got the chance to shout: “Why change the shape of the man, when the new spirit is bound to be a duplicate of the old?”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As if she had been brought up short by Winnie’s general question, Eva cried: “How can you invariably speak from your own standpoint?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Winnie was immersed in a discussion with several women who, they said, contemplated leaving their husbands.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Winnie went on with it as if she believed what she said.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading How can you be so sure of what other people should do?”
at the time that
From this reading Her mouth open and ready for a release of words, she got the chance to shout: “Why change the shape of the man, when the new spirit is bound to be a duplicate of the old?”
which person or people
From this reading Winnie was immersed in a discussion with several women who, they said, contemplated leaving their husbands.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Her mouth open and ready for a release of words, she got the chance to shout: “Why change the shape of the man, when the new spirit is bound to be a duplicate of the old?”
Winnie
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From this reading Winnie was immersed in a discussion with several women who, they said, contemplated leaving their husbands.
Winnie's
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From this reading As if she had been brought up short by Winnie’s general question, Eva cried: “How can you invariably speak from your own standpoint?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Winnie was immersed in a discussion with several women who, they said, contemplated leaving their husbands.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Winnie was immersed in a discussion with several women who, they said, contemplated leaving their husbands.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Her mouth open and ready for a release of words, she got the chance to shout: “Why change the shape of the man, when the new spirit is bound to be a duplicate of the old?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As if she had been brought up short by Winnie’s general question, Eva cried: “How can you invariably speak from your own standpoint?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As if she had been brought up short by Winnie’s general question, Eva cried: “How can you invariably speak from your own standpoint?
