used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She wondered if the Christian Graces, when they looked down on her Aunt Helen, had ever found her in such a state of real trouble and dismay.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading She could not entirely confide in her friend, still she was comforted by the mere act of opening her birthday writing-case, and filling the fountain pen with which she was going to write.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It was Jean who always helped her to think out her problems, and this was the greatest problem that she had ever been called to face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was Jean who always helped her to think out her problems, and this was the greatest problem that she had ever been called to face.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Hope can't do me much good," she thought, "and there is nobody to have any Charity for but Mr. Piggy Chambers.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading She wondered if the Christian Graces, when they looked down on her Aunt Helen, had ever found her in such a state of real trouble and dismay.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was Jean who always helped her to think out her problems, and this was the greatest problem that she had ever been called to face.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading She could not entirely confide in her friend, still she was comforted by the mere act of opening her birthday writing-case, and filling the fountain pen with which she was going to write.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Hope can't do me much good," she thought, "and there is nobody to have any Charity for but Mr. Piggy Chambers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She could not entirely confide in her friend, still she was comforted by the mere act of opening her birthday writing-case, and filling the fountain pen with which she was going to write.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was Jean who always helped her to think out her problems, and this was the greatest problem that she had ever been called to face.
can't
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From this reading "Hope can't do me much good," she thought, "and there is nobody to have any Charity for but Mr. Piggy Chambers.
ChambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading "Hope can't do me much good," she thought, "and there is nobody to have any Charity for but Mr. Piggy Chambers.
CharitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading "Hope can't do me much good," she thought, "and there is nobody to have any Charity for but Mr. Piggy Chambers.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading She wondered if the Christian Graces, when they looked down on her Aunt Helen, had ever found her in such a state of real trouble and dismay.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading She could not entirely confide in her friend, still she was comforted by the mere act of opening her birthday writing-case, and filling the fountain pen with which she was going to write.
confideverbUS /kənˈfaɪd/
reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading She could not entirely confide in her friend, still she was comforted by the mere act of opening her birthday writing-case, and filling the fountain pen with which she was going to write.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not entirely confide in her friend, still she was comforted by the mere act of opening her birthday writing-case, and filling the fountain pen with which she was going to write.
CRABBING
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From this reading CRABBING Elizabeth's first impulse the next morning was to write to Jean.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading She wondered if the Christian Graces, when they looked down on her Aunt Helen, had ever found her in such a state of real trouble and dismay.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Hope can't do me much good," she thought, "and there is nobody to have any Charity for but Mr. Piggy Chambers.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She wondered if the Christian Graces, when they looked down on her Aunt Helen, had ever found her in such a state of real trouble and dismay.
Elizabeth'snounUS /ɪˈlɪzəbəθs/
possessive form of “elizabeth” — daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading CRABBING Elizabeth's first impulse the next morning was to write to Jean.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She could not entirely confide in her friend, still she was comforted by the mere act of opening her birthday writing-case, and filling the fountain pen with which she was going to write.
at any time
From this reading It was Jean who always helped her to think out her problems, and this was the greatest problem that she had ever been called to face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was Jean who always helped her to think out her problems, and this was the greatest problem that she had ever been called to face.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading She could not entirely confide in her friend, still she was comforted by the mere act of opening her birthday writing-case, and filling the fountain pen with which she was going to write.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading CRABBING Elizabeth's first impulse the next morning was to write to Jean.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Hope can't do me much good," she thought, "and there is nobody to have any Charity for but Mr. Piggy Chambers.
set up or found
From this reading She wondered if the Christian Graces, when they looked down on her Aunt Helen, had ever found her in such a state of real trouble and dismay.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading She could not entirely confide in her friend, still she was comforted by the mere act of opening her birthday writing-case, and filling the fountain pen with which she was going to write.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She could not entirely confide in her friend, still she was comforted by the mere act of opening her birthday writing-case, and filling the fountain pen with which she was going to write.
the act of departing
From this reading She could not entirely confide in her friend, still she was comforted by the mere act of opening her birthday writing-case, and filling the fountain pen with which she was going to write.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Hope can't do me much good," she thought, "and there is nobody to have any Charity for but Mr. Piggy Chambers.
GracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading She wondered if the Christian Graces, when they looked down on her Aunt Helen, had ever found her in such a state of real trouble and dismay.
highest in quality
From this reading It was Jean who always helped her to think out her problems, and this was the greatest problem that she had ever been called to face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was Jean who always helped her to think out her problems, and this was the greatest problem that she had ever been called to face.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Hope can't do me much good," she thought, "and there is nobody to have any Charity for but Mr. Piggy Chambers.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading She wondered if the Christian Graces, when they looked down on her Aunt Helen, had ever found her in such a state of real trouble and dismay.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It was Jean who always helped her to think out her problems, and this was the greatest problem that she had ever been called to face.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was Jean who always helped her to think out her problems, and this was the greatest problem that she had ever been called to face.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Hope can't do me much good," she thought, "and there is nobody to have any Charity for but Mr. Piggy Chambers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She wondered if the Christian Graces, when they looked down on her Aunt Helen, had ever found her in such a state of real trouble and dismay.
an instinctive motive
From this reading CRABBING Elizabeth's first impulse the next morning was to write to Jean.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She could not entirely confide in her friend, still she was comforted by the mere act of opening her birthday writing-case, and filling the fountain pen with which she was going to write.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Hope can't do me much good," she thought, "and there is nobody to have any Charity for but Mr. Piggy Chambers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Jean who always helped her to think out her problems, and this was the greatest problem that she had ever been called to face.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading CRABBING Elizabeth's first impulse the next morning was to write to Jean.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She wondered if the Christian Graces, when they looked down on her Aunt Helen, had ever found her in such a state of real trouble and dismay.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Hope can't do me much good," she thought, "and there is nobody to have any Charity for but Mr. Piggy Chambers.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading She could not entirely confide in her friend, still she was comforted by the mere act of opening her birthday writing-case, and filling the fountain pen with which she was going to write.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading CRABBING Elizabeth's first impulse the next morning was to write to Jean.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Hope can't do me much good," she thought, "and there is nobody to have any Charity for but Mr. Piggy Chambers.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Hope can't do me much good," she thought, "and there is nobody to have any Charity for but Mr. Piggy Chambers.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading CRABBING Elizabeth's first impulse the next morning was to write to Jean.
no person; not anyone
From this reading "Hope can't do me much good," she thought, "and there is nobody to have any Charity for but Mr. Piggy Chambers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She could not entirely confide in her friend, still she was comforted by the mere act of opening her birthday writing-case, and filling the fountain pen with which she was going to write.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She could not entirely confide in her friend, still she was comforted by the mere act of opening her birthday writing-case, and filling the fountain pen with which she was going to write.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She wondered if the Christian Graces, when they looked down on her Aunt Helen, had ever found her in such a state of real trouble and dismay.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading She could not entirely confide in her friend, still she was comforted by the mere act of opening her birthday writing-case, and filling the fountain pen with which she was going to write.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was Jean who always helped her to think out her problems, and this was the greatest problem that she had ever been called to face.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading She could not entirely confide in her friend, still she was comforted by the mere act of opening her birthday writing-case, and filling the fountain pen with which she was going to write.
PiggynounUS /ˈpɪɡi/
a young pig
From this reading "Hope can't do me much good," she thought, "and there is nobody to have any Charity for but Mr. Piggy Chambers.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading It was Jean who always helped her to think out her problems, and this was the greatest problem that she had ever been called to face.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading It was Jean who always helped her to think out her problems, and this was the greatest problem that she had ever been called to face.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading She wondered if the Christian Graces, when they looked down on her Aunt Helen, had ever found her in such a state of real trouble and dismay.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was Jean who always helped her to think out her problems, and this was the greatest problem that she had ever been called to face.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading She wondered if the Christian Graces, when they looked down on her Aunt Helen, had ever found her in such a state of real trouble and dismay.
not in physical motion
From this reading She could not entirely confide in her friend, still she was comforted by the mere act of opening her birthday writing-case, and filling the fountain pen with which she was going to write.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She wondered if the Christian Graces, when they looked down on her Aunt Helen, had ever found her in such a state of real trouble and dismay.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was Jean who always helped her to think out her problems, and this was the greatest problem that she had ever been called to face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CRABBING Elizabeth's first impulse the next morning was to write to Jean.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Hope can't do me much good," she thought, "and there is nobody to have any Charity for but Mr. Piggy Chambers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wondered if the Christian Graces, when they looked down on her Aunt Helen, had ever found her in such a state of real trouble and dismay.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It was Jean who always helped her to think out her problems, and this was the greatest problem that she had ever been called to face.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was Jean who always helped her to think out her problems, and this was the greatest problem that she had ever been called to face.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Hope can't do me much good," she thought, "and there is nobody to have any Charity for but Mr. Piggy Chambers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CRABBING Elizabeth's first impulse the next morning was to write to Jean.
a source of difficulty
From this reading She wondered if the Christian Graces, when they looked down on her Aunt Helen, had ever found her in such a state of real trouble and dismay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CRABBING Elizabeth's first impulse the next morning was to write to Jean.
at the time that
From this reading She wondered if the Christian Graces, when they looked down on her Aunt Helen, had ever found her in such a state of real trouble and dismay.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She could not entirely confide in her friend, still she was comforted by the mere act of opening her birthday writing-case, and filling the fountain pen with which she was going to write.
which person or people
From this reading It was Jean who always helped her to think out her problems, and this was the greatest problem that she had ever been called to face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She could not entirely confide in her friend, still she was comforted by the mere act of opening her birthday writing-case, and filling the fountain pen with which she was going to write.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading She wondered if the Christian Graces, when they looked down on her Aunt Helen, had ever found her in such a state of real trouble and dismay.
produce a literary work
From this reading CRABBING Elizabeth's first impulse the next morning was to write to Jean.
writing-case
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From this reading She could not entirely confide in her friend, still she was comforted by the mere act of opening her birthday writing-case, and filling the fountain pen with which she was going to write.
