used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Floyd Grandon strides down the street in a great tumult of thought and uncertainty, but positive upon one subject.
accuseverbUS /əˈkjuːz/
bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading Every possible chance of fortune shall be so tied up to Violet that no enemy can accuse him of taking an advantage.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Every possible chance of fortune shall be so tied up to Violet that no enemy can accuse him of taking an advantage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Every possible chance of fortune shall be so tied up to Violet that no enemy can accuse him of taking an advantage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Floyd Grandon strides down the street in a great tumult of thought and uncertainty, but positive upon one subject.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If it is _not_ a success,--and this is the point that decides him,--if the hope is swept away, she will have a home and a protector.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Every possible chance of fortune shall be so tied up to Violet that no enemy can accuse him of taking an advantage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he who says light does not necessarily say joy.--HUGO.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Every possible chance of fortune shall be so tied up to Violet that no enemy can accuse him of taking an advantage.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Every possible chance of fortune shall be so tied up to Violet that no enemy can accuse him of taking an advantage.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Surely he does not need the poor child's money.
decidesverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdz/
third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading If it is _not_ a success,--and this is the point that decides him,--if the hope is swept away, she will have a home and a protector.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he who says light does not necessarily say joy.--HUGO.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Floyd Grandon strides down the street in a great tumult of thought and uncertainty, but positive upon one subject.
an opposing military force
From this reading Every possible chance of fortune shall be so tied up to Violet that no enemy can accuse him of taking an advantage.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every possible chance of fortune shall be so tied up to Violet that no enemy can accuse him of taking an advantage.
Floyd
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From this reading Floyd Grandon strides down the street in a great tumult of thought and uncertainty, but positive upon one subject.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Every possible chance of fortune shall be so tied up to Violet that no enemy can accuse him of taking an advantage.
Grandon
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From this reading Floyd Grandon strides down the street in a great tumult of thought and uncertainty, but positive upon one subject.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Floyd Grandon strides down the street in a great tumult of thought and uncertainty, but positive upon one subject.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If it is _not_ a success,--and this is the point that decides him,--if the hope is swept away, she will have a home and a protector.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he who says light does not necessarily say joy.--HUGO.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Every possible chance of fortune shall be so tied up to Violet that no enemy can accuse him of taking an advantage.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading If it is _not_ a success,--and this is the point that decides him,--if the hope is swept away, she will have a home and a protector.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading If it is _not_ a success,--and this is the point that decides him,--if the hope is swept away, she will have a home and a protector.
HUGOnounUS /ˈhjuːɡoʊ/
French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)
From this reading But he who says light does not necessarily say joy.--HUGO.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it is _not_ a success,--and this is the point that decides him,--if the hope is swept away, she will have a home and a protector.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Floyd Grandon strides down the street in a great tumult of thought and uncertainty, but positive upon one subject.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If it is _not_ a success,--and this is the point that decides him,--if the hope is swept away, she will have a home and a protector.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it is _not_ a success,--and this is the point that decides him,--if the hope is swept away, she will have a home and a protector.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading But he who says light does not necessarily say joy.--HUGO.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading But he who says light does not necessarily say joy.--HUGO.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Surely he does not need the poor child's money.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading But he who says light does not necessarily say joy.--HUGO.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Surely he does not need the poor child's money.
not any; not one
From this reading Every possible chance of fortune shall be so tied up to Violet that no enemy can accuse him of taking an advantage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he who says light does not necessarily say joy.--HUGO.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Floyd Grandon strides down the street in a great tumult of thought and uncertainty, but positive upon one subject.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Floyd Grandon strides down the street in a great tumult of thought and uncertainty, but positive upon one subject.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading If it is _not_ a success,--and this is the point that decides him,--if the hope is swept away, she will have a home and a protector.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Surely he does not need the poor child's money.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading Floyd Grandon strides down the street in a great tumult of thought and uncertainty, but positive upon one subject.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Every possible chance of fortune shall be so tied up to Violet that no enemy can accuse him of taking an advantage.
protectornounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading If it is _not_ a success,--and this is the point that decides him,--if the hope is swept away, she will have a home and a protector.
express in words
From this reading But he who says light does not necessarily say joy.--HUGO.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading But he who says light does not necessarily say joy.--HUGO.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Every possible chance of fortune shall be so tied up to Violet that no enemy can accuse him of taking an advantage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If it is _not_ a success,--and this is the point that decides him,--if the hope is swept away, she will have a home and a protector.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Every possible chance of fortune shall be so tied up to Violet that no enemy can accuse him of taking an advantage.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Floyd Grandon strides down the street in a great tumult of thought and uncertainty, but positive upon one subject.
stridesnounUS /straɪdz/
plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running
From this reading Floyd Grandon strides down the street in a great tumult of thought and uncertainty, but positive upon one subject.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Floyd Grandon strides down the street in a great tumult of thought and uncertainty, but positive upon one subject.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading If it is _not_ a success,--and this is the point that decides him,--if the hope is swept away, she will have a home and a protector.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely he does not need the poor child's money.
possessing sweep
From this reading If it is _not_ a success,--and this is the point that decides him,--if the hope is swept away, she will have a home and a protector.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Every possible chance of fortune shall be so tied up to Violet that no enemy can accuse him of taking an advantage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every possible chance of fortune shall be so tied up to Violet that no enemy can accuse him of taking an advantage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Floyd Grandon strides down the street in a great tumult of thought and uncertainty, but positive upon one subject.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If it is _not_ a success,--and this is the point that decides him,--if the hope is swept away, she will have a home and a protector.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Floyd Grandon strides down the street in a great tumult of thought and uncertainty, but positive upon one subject.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Every possible chance of fortune shall be so tied up to Violet that no enemy can accuse him of taking an advantage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every possible chance of fortune shall be so tied up to Violet that no enemy can accuse him of taking an advantage.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading Floyd Grandon strides down the street in a great tumult of thought and uncertainty, but positive upon one subject.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading Floyd Grandon strides down the street in a great tumult of thought and uncertainty, but positive upon one subject.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Every possible chance of fortune shall be so tied up to Violet that no enemy can accuse him of taking an advantage.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Floyd Grandon strides down the street in a great tumult of thought and uncertainty, but positive upon one subject.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Every possible chance of fortune shall be so tied up to Violet that no enemy can accuse him of taking an advantage.
which person or people
From this reading But he who says light does not necessarily say joy.--HUGO.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If it is _not_ a success,--and this is the point that decides him,--if the hope is swept away, she will have a home and a protector.
