used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pauline was in such a strait that she made up her mind to tell a lie.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, just before dinner she ran into Verena's room.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading She had never, so far as she could remember, told an actual and premeditated lie before.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Now matters were so difficult, and there seemed such a certainty of there being no other way out, that she resolved to brave the consequences and add to her former sin by a desperate, downright black lie.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had never, so far as she could remember, told an actual and premeditated lie before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had never, so far as she could remember, told an actual and premeditated lie before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had never, so far as she could remember, told an actual and premeditated lie before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had never, so far as she could remember, told an actual and premeditated lie before.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Now matters were so difficult, and there seemed such a certainty of there being no other way out, that she resolved to brave the consequences and add to her former sin by a desperate, downright black lie.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Now matters were so difficult, and there seemed such a certainty of there being no other way out, that she resolved to brave the consequences and add to her former sin by a desperate, downright black lie.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Now matters were so difficult, and there seemed such a certainty of there being no other way out, that she resolved to brave the consequences and add to her former sin by a desperate, downright black lie.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Now matters were so difficult, and there seemed such a certainty of there being no other way out, that she resolved to brave the consequences and add to her former sin by a desperate, downright black lie.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading Now matters were so difficult, and there seemed such a certainty of there being no other way out, that she resolved to brave the consequences and add to her former sin by a desperate, downright black lie.
CONFESSESverbUS /kənˈfesɪz/
third-person singular of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading PAULINE CONFESSES.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Now matters were so difficult, and there seemed such a certainty of there being no other way out, that she resolved to brave the consequences and add to her former sin by a desperate, downright black lie.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had never, so far as she could remember, told an actual and premeditated lie before.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Now matters were so difficult, and there seemed such a certainty of there being no other way out, that she resolved to brave the consequences and add to her former sin by a desperate, downright black lie.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Now matters were so difficult, and there seemed such a certainty of there being no other way out, that she resolved to brave the consequences and add to her former sin by a desperate, downright black lie.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Accordingly, just before dinner she ran into Verena's room.
downrightadverbUS /ˈdaʊnraɪt/
thoroughgoing
From this reading Now matters were so difficult, and there seemed such a certainty of there being no other way out, that she resolved to brave the consequences and add to her former sin by a desperate, downright black lie.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She had never, so far as she could remember, told an actual and premeditated lie before.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Now matters were so difficult, and there seemed such a certainty of there being no other way out, that she resolved to brave the consequences and add to her former sin by a desperate, downright black lie.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had never, so far as she could remember, told an actual and premeditated lie before.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Pauline was in such a strait that she made up her mind to tell a lie.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pauline was in such a strait that she made up her mind to tell a lie.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Accordingly, just before dinner she ran into Verena's room.
and nothing more
From this reading Accordingly, just before dinner she ran into Verena's room.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Pauline was in such a strait that she made up her mind to tell a lie.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Pauline was in such a strait that she made up her mind to tell a lie.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Now matters were so difficult, and there seemed such a certainty of there being no other way out, that she resolved to brave the consequences and add to her former sin by a desperate, downright black lie.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Pauline was in such a strait that she made up her mind to tell a lie.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had never, so far as she could remember, told an actual and premeditated lie before.
not any; not one
From this reading Now matters were so difficult, and there seemed such a certainty of there being no other way out, that she resolved to brave the consequences and add to her former sin by a desperate, downright black lie.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now matters were so difficult, and there seemed such a certainty of there being no other way out, that she resolved to brave the consequences and add to her former sin by a desperate, downright black lie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now matters were so difficult, and there seemed such a certainty of there being no other way out, that she resolved to brave the consequences and add to her former sin by a desperate, downright black lie.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Now matters were so difficult, and there seemed such a certainty of there being no other way out, that she resolved to brave the consequences and add to her former sin by a desperate, downright black lie.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Now matters were so difficult, and there seemed such a certainty of there being no other way out, that she resolved to brave the consequences and add to her former sin by a desperate, downright black lie.
PAULINEadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading PAULINE CONFESSES.
premeditatedadjectiveUS /priˈmedəteɪtɪd/
characterized by deliberate purpose and some degree of planning
From this reading She had never, so far as she could remember, told an actual and premeditated lie before.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Accordingly, just before dinner she ran into Verena's room.
To recall to mind.
From this reading She had never, so far as she could remember, told an actual and premeditated lie before.
determined
From this reading Now matters were so difficult, and there seemed such a certainty of there being no other way out, that she resolved to brave the consequences and add to her former sin by a desperate, downright black lie.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Accordingly, just before dinner she ran into Verena's room.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Now matters were so difficult, and there seemed such a certainty of there being no other way out, that she resolved to brave the consequences and add to her former sin by a desperate, downright black lie.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pauline was in such a strait that she made up her mind to tell a lie.
estrangement from god
From this reading Now matters were so difficult, and there seemed such a certainty of there being no other way out, that she resolved to brave the consequences and add to her former sin by a desperate, downright black lie.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had never, so far as she could remember, told an actual and premeditated lie before.
straitnounUS /streɪt/
a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
From this reading Pauline was in such a strait that she made up her mind to tell a lie.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Pauline was in such a strait that she made up her mind to tell a lie.
express in words
From this reading Pauline was in such a strait that she made up her mind to tell a lie.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pauline was in such a strait that she made up her mind to tell a lie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now matters were so difficult, and there seemed such a certainty of there being no other way out, that she resolved to brave the consequences and add to her former sin by a desperate, downright black lie.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Now matters were so difficult, and there seemed such a certainty of there being no other way out, that she resolved to brave the consequences and add to her former sin by a desperate, downright black lie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pauline was in such a strait that she made up her mind to tell a lie.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She had never, so far as she could remember, told an actual and premeditated lie before.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Pauline was in such a strait that she made up her mind to tell a lie.
Verena's
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From this reading Accordingly, just before dinner she ran into Verena's room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pauline was in such a strait that she made up her mind to tell a lie.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Now matters were so difficult, and there seemed such a certainty of there being no other way out, that she resolved to brave the consequences and add to her former sin by a desperate, downright black lie.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now matters were so difficult, and there seemed such a certainty of there being no other way out, that she resolved to brave the consequences and add to her former sin by a desperate, downright black lie.
