used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Needle-work, at best, yields but a small return.
(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 In all probability, she is a mother.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading In this case, she must not only stand alone, but sustain her helpless children.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The manly stay upon which a woman has leaned suddenly fails, and she finds self-support an imperative necessity; yet she has no skill, no strength, no developed resources.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet how many thousands have no other resource in life, no other barrier thrown up between them and starvation!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Needle-work, at best, yields but a small return.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading Yet how many thousands have no other resource in life, no other barrier thrown up between them and starvation!
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Needle-work, at best, yields but a small return.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Yet how many thousands have no other resource in life, no other barrier thrown up between them and starvation!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Needle-work, at best, yields but a small return.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In this case, she must not only stand alone, but sustain her helpless children.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading In this case, she must not only stand alone, but sustain her helpless children.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading The manly stay upon which a woman has leaned suddenly fails, and she finds self-support an imperative necessity; yet she has no skill, no strength, no developed resources.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The manly stay upon which a woman has leaned suddenly fails, and she finds self-support an imperative necessity; yet she has no skill, no strength, no developed resources.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading The manly stay upon which a woman has leaned suddenly fails, and she finds self-support an imperative necessity; yet she has no skill, no strength, no developed resources.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The manly stay upon which a woman has leaned suddenly fails, and she finds self-support an imperative necessity; yet she has no skill, no strength, no developed resources.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Yet how many thousands have no other resource in life, no other barrier thrown up between them and starvation!
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading In this case, she must not only stand alone, but sustain her helpless children.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In this case, she must not only stand alone, but sustain her helpless children.
how
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From this reading Yet how many thousands have no other resource in life, no other barrier thrown up between them and starvation!
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading The manly stay upon which a woman has leaned suddenly fails, and she finds self-support an imperative necessity; yet she has no skill, no strength, no developed resources.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet how many thousands have no other resource in life, no other barrier thrown up between them and starvation!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In all probability, she is a mother.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading The manly stay upon which a woman has leaned suddenly fails, and she finds self-support an imperative necessity; yet she has no skill, no strength, no developed resources.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Yet how many thousands have no other resource in life, no other barrier thrown up between them and starvation!
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading The manly stay upon which a woman has leaned suddenly fails, and she finds self-support an imperative necessity; yet she has no skill, no strength, no developed resources.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Yet how many thousands have no other resource in life, no other barrier thrown up between them and starvation!
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In all probability, she is a mother.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In this case, she must not only stand alone, but sustain her helpless children.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading The manly stay upon which a woman has leaned suddenly fails, and she finds self-support an imperative necessity; yet she has no skill, no strength, no developed resources.
Needle-work
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Needle-work, at best, yields but a small return.
not any; not one
From this reading Yet how many thousands have no other resource in life, no other barrier thrown up between them and starvation!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In this case, she must not only stand alone, but sustain her helpless children.
and nothing more
From this reading In this case, she must not only stand alone, but sustain her helpless children.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Yet how many thousands have no other resource in life, no other barrier thrown up between them and starvation!
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading In all probability, she is a mother.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Yet how many thousands have no other resource in life, no other barrier thrown up between them and starvation!
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading The manly stay upon which a woman has leaned suddenly fails, and she finds self-support an imperative necessity; yet she has no skill, no strength, no developed resources.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Needle-work, at best, yields but a small return.
self-support
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The manly stay upon which a woman has leaned suddenly fails, and she finds self-support an imperative necessity; yet she has no skill, no strength, no developed resources.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The manly stay upon which a woman has leaned suddenly fails, and she finds self-support an imperative necessity; yet she has no skill, no strength, no developed resources.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading The manly stay upon which a woman has leaned suddenly fails, and she finds self-support an imperative necessity; yet she has no skill, no strength, no developed resources.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Needle-work, at best, yields but a small return.
be standing; be upright
From this reading In this case, she must not only stand alone, but sustain her helpless children.
starvationnounUS /stɑːrˈveɪʃən/
a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
From this reading Yet how many thousands have no other resource in life, no other barrier thrown up between them and starvation!
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The manly stay upon which a woman has leaned suddenly fails, and she finds self-support an imperative necessity; yet she has no skill, no strength, no developed resources.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The manly stay upon which a woman has leaned suddenly fails, and she finds self-support an imperative necessity; yet she has no skill, no strength, no developed resources.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The manly stay upon which a woman has leaned suddenly fails, and she finds self-support an imperative necessity; yet she has no skill, no strength, no developed resources.
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading In this case, she must not only stand alone, but sustain her helpless children.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The manly stay upon which a woman has leaned suddenly fails, and she finds self-support an imperative necessity; yet she has no skill, no strength, no developed resources.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Yet how many thousands have no other resource in life, no other barrier thrown up between them and starvation!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this case, she must not only stand alone, but sustain her helpless children.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Yet how many thousands have no other resource in life, no other barrier thrown up between them and starvation!
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Yet how many thousands have no other resource in life, no other barrier thrown up between them and starvation!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Yet how many thousands have no other resource in life, no other barrier thrown up between them and starvation!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The manly stay upon which a woman has leaned suddenly fails, and she finds self-support an imperative necessity; yet she has no skill, no strength, no developed resources.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The manly stay upon which a woman has leaned suddenly fails, and she finds self-support an imperative necessity; yet she has no skill, no strength, no developed resources.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The manly stay upon which a woman has leaned suddenly fails, and she finds self-support an imperative necessity; yet she has no skill, no strength, no developed resources.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet how many thousands have no other resource in life, no other barrier thrown up between them and starvation!
yieldsnounUS /jiːldz/
plural of “yield” — production of a certain amount
From this reading Needle-work, at best, yields but a small return.
