used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN INNOCENT MEDDLER Arline Thayer had entered Grace's home life at a moment when the latter most needed the inspiring companionship of an intimate friend.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Although she went about the house, feigning desperately to maintain a cheerful attitude, a subdued air of wistfulness clung to her that filled Arline with a fierce resentment against the circumstances that had risen so unexpectedly to rob Grace of her happiness.
adversitynounUS /ədˈvɝː.sə.t̬i/
Difficulties; misfortune and hardship faced with courage.
From this reading She frequently wondered how it was possible for Grace to keep up so bravely in the face of such crushing adversity.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Although she went about the house, feigning desperately to maintain a cheerful attitude, a subdued air of wistfulness clung to her that filled Arline with a fierce resentment against the circumstances that had risen so unexpectedly to rob Grace of her happiness.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Although she went about the house, feigning desperately to maintain a cheerful attitude, a subdued air of wistfulness clung to her that filled Arline with a fierce resentment against the circumstances that had risen so unexpectedly to rob Grace of her happiness.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although she went about the house, feigning desperately to maintain a cheerful attitude, a subdued air of wistfulness clung to her that filled Arline with a fierce resentment against the circumstances that had risen so unexpectedly to rob Grace of her happiness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INNOCENT MEDDLER Arline Thayer had entered Grace's home life at a moment when the latter most needed the inspiring companionship of an intimate friend.
Arline
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From this reading AN INNOCENT MEDDLER Arline Thayer had entered Grace's home life at a moment when the latter most needed the inspiring companionship of an intimate friend.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN INNOCENT MEDDLER Arline Thayer had entered Grace's home life at a moment when the latter most needed the inspiring companionship of an intimate friend.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Although she went about the house, feigning desperately to maintain a cheerful attitude, a subdued air of wistfulness clung to her that filled Arline with a fierce resentment against the circumstances that had risen so unexpectedly to rob Grace of her happiness.
blithsome
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From this reading The blithsome joy of living which, formerly, Grace had seemed to radiate had entirely disappeared.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading Quickly recovering from her own woes, it was borne upon Arline that she must exert herself to the utmost to cheer up the girl who had never failed her.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading She frequently wondered how it was possible for Grace to keep up so bravely in the face of such crushing adversity.
give encouragement to
From this reading Quickly recovering from her own woes, it was borne upon Arline that she must exert herself to the utmost to cheer up the girl who had never failed her.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Although she went about the house, feigning desperately to maintain a cheerful attitude, a subdued air of wistfulness clung to her that filled Arline with a fierce resentment against the circumstances that had risen so unexpectedly to rob Grace of her happiness.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Although she went about the house, feigning desperately to maintain a cheerful attitude, a subdued air of wistfulness clung to her that filled Arline with a fierce resentment against the circumstances that had risen so unexpectedly to rob Grace of her happiness.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Although she went about the house, feigning desperately to maintain a cheerful attitude, a subdued air of wistfulness clung to her that filled Arline with a fierce resentment against the circumstances that had risen so unexpectedly to rob Grace of her happiness.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading AN INNOCENT MEDDLER Arline Thayer had entered Grace's home life at a moment when the latter most needed the inspiring companionship of an intimate friend.
crushingadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/
physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
From this reading She frequently wondered how it was possible for Grace to keep up so bravely in the face of such crushing adversity.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading Although she went about the house, feigning desperately to maintain a cheerful attitude, a subdued air of wistfulness clung to her that filled Arline with a fierce resentment against the circumstances that had risen so unexpectedly to rob Grace of her happiness.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The blithsome joy of living which, formerly, Grace had seemed to radiate had entirely disappeared.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading AN INNOCENT MEDDLER Arline Thayer had entered Grace's home life at a moment when the latter most needed the inspiring companionship of an intimate friend.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The blithsome joy of living which, formerly, Grace had seemed to radiate had entirely disappeared.
exertverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrt/
put to use
From this reading Quickly recovering from her own woes, it was borne upon Arline that she must exert herself to the utmost to cheer up the girl who had never failed her.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She frequently wondered how it was possible for Grace to keep up so bravely in the face of such crushing adversity.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Quickly recovering from her own woes, it was borne upon Arline that she must exert herself to the utmost to cheer up the girl who had never failed her.
feigningnounUS /ˈfeɪnɪŋ/
pretending with intention to deceive
From this reading Although she went about the house, feigning desperately to maintain a cheerful attitude, a subdued air of wistfulness clung to her that filled Arline with a fierce resentment against the circumstances that had risen so unexpectedly to rob Grace of her happiness.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Although she went about the house, feigning desperately to maintain a cheerful attitude, a subdued air of wistfulness clung to her that filled Arline with a fierce resentment against the circumstances that had risen so unexpectedly to rob Grace of her happiness.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Although she went about the house, feigning desperately to maintain a cheerful attitude, a subdued air of wistfulness clung to her that filled Arline with a fierce resentment against the circumstances that had risen so unexpectedly to rob Grace of her happiness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She frequently wondered how it was possible for Grace to keep up so bravely in the face of such crushing adversity.
at a previous time
From this reading The blithsome joy of living which, formerly, Grace had seemed to radiate had entirely disappeared.
many times at short intervals
From this reading She frequently wondered how it was possible for Grace to keep up so bravely in the face of such crushing adversity.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading AN INNOCENT MEDDLER Arline Thayer had entered Grace's home life at a moment when the latter most needed the inspiring companionship of an intimate friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Quickly recovering from her own woes, it was borne upon Arline that she must exert herself to the utmost to cheer up the girl who had never failed her.
a young female
From this reading Quickly recovering from her own woes, it was borne upon Arline that she must exert herself to the utmost to cheer up the girl who had never failed her.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The blithsome joy of living which, formerly, Grace had seemed to radiate had entirely disappeared.
Grace'snounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
possessive form of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading AN INNOCENT MEDDLER Arline Thayer had entered Grace's home life at a moment when the latter most needed the inspiring companionship of an intimate friend.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN INNOCENT MEDDLER Arline Thayer had entered Grace's home life at a moment when the latter most needed the inspiring companionship of an intimate friend.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Although she went about the house, feigning desperately to maintain a cheerful attitude, a subdued air of wistfulness clung to her that filled Arline with a fierce resentment against the circumstances that had risen so unexpectedly to rob Grace of her happiness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Quickly recovering from her own woes, it was borne upon Arline that she must exert herself to the utmost to cheer up the girl who had never failed her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Quickly recovering from her own woes, it was borne upon Arline that she must exert herself to the utmost to cheer up the girl who had never failed her.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading AN INNOCENT MEDDLER Arline Thayer had entered Grace's home life at a moment when the latter most needed the inspiring companionship of an intimate friend.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Although she went about the house, feigning desperately to maintain a cheerful attitude, a subdued air of wistfulness clung to her that filled Arline with a fierce resentment against the circumstances that had risen so unexpectedly to rob Grace of her happiness.
how
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From this reading She frequently wondered how it was possible for Grace to keep up so bravely in the face of such crushing adversity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She frequently wondered how it was possible for Grace to keep up so bravely in the face of such crushing adversity.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading AN INNOCENT MEDDLER Arline Thayer had entered Grace's home life at a moment when the latter most needed the inspiring companionship of an intimate friend.
inspiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
From this reading AN INNOCENT MEDDLER Arline Thayer had entered Grace's home life at a moment when the latter most needed the inspiring companionship of an intimate friend.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading AN INNOCENT MEDDLER Arline Thayer had entered Grace's home life at a moment when the latter most needed the inspiring companionship of an intimate friend.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Quickly recovering from her own woes, it was borne upon Arline that she must exert herself to the utmost to cheer up the girl who had never failed her.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The blithsome joy of living which, formerly, Grace had seemed to radiate had entirely disappeared.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She frequently wondered how it was possible for Grace to keep up so bravely in the face of such crushing adversity.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading AN INNOCENT MEDDLER Arline Thayer had entered Grace's home life at a moment when the latter most needed the inspiring companionship of an intimate friend.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading AN INNOCENT MEDDLER Arline Thayer had entered Grace's home life at a moment when the latter most needed the inspiring companionship of an intimate friend.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The blithsome joy of living which, formerly, Grace had seemed to radiate had entirely disappeared.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Although she went about the house, feigning desperately to maintain a cheerful attitude, a subdued air of wistfulness clung to her that filled Arline with a fierce resentment against the circumstances that had risen so unexpectedly to rob Grace of her happiness.
MEDDLERnoun
an officious annoying person who interferes with others
From this reading AN INNOCENT MEDDLER Arline Thayer had entered Grace's home life at a moment when the latter most needed the inspiring companionship of an intimate friend.
a particular point in time
From this reading AN INNOCENT MEDDLER Arline Thayer had entered Grace's home life at a moment when the latter most needed the inspiring companionship of an intimate friend.
used to form the superlative
From this reading AN INNOCENT MEDDLER Arline Thayer had entered Grace's home life at a moment when the latter most needed the inspiring companionship of an intimate friend.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Quickly recovering from her own woes, it was borne upon Arline that she must exert herself to the utmost to cheer up the girl who had never failed her.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading AN INNOCENT MEDDLER Arline Thayer had entered Grace's home life at a moment when the latter most needed the inspiring companionship of an intimate friend.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Quickly recovering from her own woes, it was borne upon Arline that she must exert herself to the utmost to cheer up the girl who had never failed her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN INNOCENT MEDDLER Arline Thayer had entered Grace's home life at a moment when the latter most needed the inspiring companionship of an intimate friend.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Quickly recovering from her own woes, it was borne upon Arline that she must exert herself to the utmost to cheer up the girl who had never failed her.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She frequently wondered how it was possible for Grace to keep up so bravely in the face of such crushing adversity.
with speed
From this reading Quickly recovering from her own woes, it was borne upon Arline that she must exert herself to the utmost to cheer up the girl who had never failed her.
radiateverbUS /ˈreɪdiət/
send out rays or waves
From this reading The blithsome joy of living which, formerly, Grace had seemed to radiate had entirely disappeared.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading Quickly recovering from her own woes, it was borne upon Arline that she must exert herself to the utmost to cheer up the girl who had never failed her.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Although she went about the house, feigning desperately to maintain a cheerful attitude, a subdued air of wistfulness clung to her that filled Arline with a fierce resentment against the circumstances that had risen so unexpectedly to rob Grace of her happiness.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading Although she went about the house, feigning desperately to maintain a cheerful attitude, a subdued air of wistfulness clung to her that filled Arline with a fierce resentment against the circumstances that had risen so unexpectedly to rob Grace of her happiness.
robverbUS /rɑːb/
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Although she went about the house, feigning desperately to maintain a cheerful attitude, a subdued air of wistfulness clung to her that filled Arline with a fierce resentment against the circumstances that had risen so unexpectedly to rob Grace of her happiness.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The blithsome joy of living which, formerly, Grace had seemed to radiate had entirely disappeared.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Quickly recovering from her own woes, it was borne upon Arline that she must exert herself to the utmost to cheer up the girl who had never failed her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Although she went about the house, feigning desperately to maintain a cheerful attitude, a subdued air of wistfulness clung to her that filled Arline with a fierce resentment against the circumstances that had risen so unexpectedly to rob Grace of her happiness.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading Although she went about the house, feigning desperately to maintain a cheerful attitude, a subdued air of wistfulness clung to her that filled Arline with a fierce resentment against the circumstances that had risen so unexpectedly to rob Grace of her happiness.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She frequently wondered how it was possible for Grace to keep up so bravely in the face of such crushing adversity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Quickly recovering from her own woes, it was borne upon Arline that she must exert herself to the utmost to cheer up the girl who had never failed her.
Thayer
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From this reading AN INNOCENT MEDDLER Arline Thayer had entered Grace's home life at a moment when the latter most needed the inspiring companionship of an intimate friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN INNOCENT MEDDLER Arline Thayer had entered Grace's home life at a moment when the latter most needed the inspiring companionship of an intimate friend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Quickly recovering from her own woes, it was borne upon Arline that she must exert herself to the utmost to cheer up the girl who had never failed her.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading Although she went about the house, feigning desperately to maintain a cheerful attitude, a subdued air of wistfulness clung to her that filled Arline with a fierce resentment against the circumstances that had risen so unexpectedly to rob Grace of her happiness.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Quickly recovering from her own woes, it was borne upon Arline that she must exert herself to the utmost to cheer up the girl who had never failed her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Quickly recovering from her own woes, it was borne upon Arline that she must exert herself to the utmost to cheer up the girl who had never failed her.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Quickly recovering from her own woes, it was borne upon Arline that she must exert herself to the utmost to cheer up the girl who had never failed her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Quickly recovering from her own woes, it was borne upon Arline that she must exert herself to the utmost to cheer up the girl who had never failed her.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Although she went about the house, feigning desperately to maintain a cheerful attitude, a subdued air of wistfulness clung to her that filled Arline with a fierce resentment against the circumstances that had risen so unexpectedly to rob Grace of her happiness.
at the time that
From this reading AN INNOCENT MEDDLER Arline Thayer had entered Grace's home life at a moment when the latter most needed the inspiring companionship of an intimate friend.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The blithsome joy of living which, formerly, Grace had seemed to radiate had entirely disappeared.
which person or people
From this reading Quickly recovering from her own woes, it was borne upon Arline that she must exert herself to the utmost to cheer up the girl who had never failed her.
wistfulnessnounUS /ˈwɪstfəlnəs/
a sadly pensive longing
From this reading Although she went about the house, feigning desperately to maintain a cheerful attitude, a subdued air of wistfulness clung to her that filled Arline with a fierce resentment against the circumstances that had risen so unexpectedly to rob Grace of her happiness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although she went about the house, feigning desperately to maintain a cheerful attitude, a subdued air of wistfulness clung to her that filled Arline with a fierce resentment against the circumstances that had risen so unexpectedly to rob Grace of her happiness.
woesnounUS /woʊz/
plural of “woe” — misery resulting from affliction
From this reading Quickly recovering from her own woes, it was borne upon Arline that she must exert herself to the utmost to cheer up the girl who had never failed her.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading She frequently wondered how it was possible for Grace to keep up so bravely in the face of such crushing adversity.
