aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading To be sure they had unlimited faith in Jessica's father, but it was so much easier to talk about taking Mabel away from Miss Brant than to do it.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I'm terribly afraid of facing her," confided Jessica to Grace.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY It was with mingled feelings of excitement and trepidation that Grace Harlowe and Jessica Bright hurried toward the office of the latter's father the following afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY It was with mingled feelings of excitement and trepidation that Grace Harlowe and Jessica Bright hurried toward the office of the latter's father the following afternoon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now that they were fairly started on their mission of rescue, they were not quite so confident as to the result.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading To be sure they had unlimited faith in Jessica's father, but it was so much easier to talk about taking Mabel away from Miss Brant than to do it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure they had unlimited faith in Jessica's father, but it was so much easier to talk about taking Mabel away from Miss Brant than to do it.
BrantnounUS /brænt/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading To be sure they had unlimited faith in Jessica's father, but it was so much easier to talk about taking Mabel away from Miss Brant than to do it.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY It was with mingled feelings of excitement and trepidation that Grace Harlowe and Jessica Bright hurried toward the office of the latter's father the following afternoon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To be sure they had unlimited faith in Jessica's father, but it was so much easier to talk about taking Mabel away from Miss Brant than to do it.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading "I'm terribly afraid of facing her," confided Jessica to Grace.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Now that they were fairly started on their mission of rescue, they were not quite so confident as to the result.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To be sure they had unlimited faith in Jessica's father, but it was so much easier to talk about taking Mabel away from Miss Brant than to do it.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading To be sure they had unlimited faith in Jessica's father, but it was so much easier to talk about taking Mabel away from Miss Brant than to do it.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY It was with mingled feelings of excitement and trepidation that Grace Harlowe and Jessica Bright hurried toward the office of the latter's father the following afternoon.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading "I'm terribly afraid of facing her," confided Jessica to Grace.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Now that they were fairly started on their mission of rescue, they were not quite so confident as to the result.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading To be sure they had unlimited faith in Jessica's father, but it was so much easier to talk about taking Mabel away from Miss Brant than to do it.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY It was with mingled feelings of excitement and trepidation that Grace Harlowe and Jessica Bright hurried toward the office of the latter's father the following afternoon.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY It was with mingled feelings of excitement and trepidation that Grace Harlowe and Jessica Bright hurried toward the office of the latter's father the following afternoon.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY It was with mingled feelings of excitement and trepidation that Grace Harlowe and Jessica Bright hurried toward the office of the latter's father the following afternoon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To be sure they had unlimited faith in Jessica's father, but it was so much easier to talk about taking Mabel away from Miss Brant than to do it.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY It was with mingled feelings of excitement and trepidation that Grace Harlowe and Jessica Bright hurried toward the office of the latter's father the following afternoon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To be sure they had unlimited faith in Jessica's father, but it was so much easier to talk about taking Mabel away from Miss Brant than to do it.
Harlowe
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From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY It was with mingled feelings of excitement and trepidation that Grace Harlowe and Jessica Bright hurried toward the office of the latter's father the following afternoon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I'm terribly afraid of facing her," confided Jessica to Grace.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY It was with mingled feelings of excitement and trepidation that Grace Harlowe and Jessica Bright hurried toward the office of the latter's father the following afternoon.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm terribly afraid of facing her," confided Jessica to Grace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To be sure they had unlimited faith in Jessica's father, but it was so much easier to talk about taking Mabel away from Miss Brant than to do it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She is the terror of Oakdale, you know."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY It was with mingled feelings of excitement and trepidation that Grace Harlowe and Jessica Bright hurried toward the office of the latter's father the following afternoon.
Jessica
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From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY It was with mingled feelings of excitement and trepidation that Grace Harlowe and Jessica Bright hurried toward the office of the latter's father the following afternoon.
Jessica's
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From this reading To be sure they had unlimited faith in Jessica's father, but it was so much easier to talk about taking Mabel away from Miss Brant than to do it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "She is the terror of Oakdale, you know."
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY It was with mingled feelings of excitement and trepidation that Grace Harlowe and Jessica Bright hurried toward the office of the latter's father the following afternoon.
Mabel
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From this reading To be sure they had unlimited faith in Jessica's father, but it was so much easier to talk about taking Mabel away from Miss Brant than to do it.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY It was with mingled feelings of excitement and trepidation that Grace Harlowe and Jessica Bright hurried toward the office of the latter's father the following afternoon.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading To be sure they had unlimited faith in Jessica's father, but it was so much easier to talk about taking Mabel away from Miss Brant than to do it.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Now that they were fairly started on their mission of rescue, they were not quite so confident as to the result.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading To be sure they had unlimited faith in Jessica's father, but it was so much easier to talk about taking Mabel away from Miss Brant than to do it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now that they were fairly started on their mission of rescue, they were not quite so confident as to the result.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that they were fairly started on their mission of rescue, they were not quite so confident as to the result.
Oakdale
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From this reading "She is the terror of Oakdale, you know."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY It was with mingled feelings of excitement and trepidation that Grace Harlowe and Jessica Bright hurried toward the office of the latter's father the following afternoon.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY It was with mingled feelings of excitement and trepidation that Grace Harlowe and Jessica Bright hurried toward the office of the latter's father the following afternoon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now that they were fairly started on their mission of rescue, they were not quite so confident as to the result.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY It was with mingled feelings of excitement and trepidation that Grace Harlowe and Jessica Bright hurried toward the office of the latter's father the following afternoon.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Now that they were fairly started on their mission of rescue, they were not quite so confident as to the result.
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY It was with mingled feelings of excitement and trepidation that Grace Harlowe and Jessica Bright hurried toward the office of the latter's father the following afternoon.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Now that they were fairly started on their mission of rescue, they were not quite so confident as to the result.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She is the terror of Oakdale, you know."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Now that they were fairly started on their mission of rescue, they were not quite so confident as to the result.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Now that they were fairly started on their mission of rescue, they were not quite so confident as to the result.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure they had unlimited faith in Jessica's father, but it was so much easier to talk about taking Mabel away from Miss Brant than to do it.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading To be sure they had unlimited faith in Jessica's father, but it was so much easier to talk about taking Mabel away from Miss Brant than to do it.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading To be sure they had unlimited faith in Jessica's father, but it was so much easier to talk about taking Mabel away from Miss Brant than to do it.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading "I'm terribly afraid of facing her," confided Jessica to Grace.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading "She is the terror of Oakdale, you know."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To be sure they had unlimited faith in Jessica's father, but it was so much easier to talk about taking Mabel away from Miss Brant than to do it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY It was with mingled feelings of excitement and trepidation that Grace Harlowe and Jessica Bright hurried toward the office of the latter's father the following afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY It was with mingled feelings of excitement and trepidation that Grace Harlowe and Jessica Bright hurried toward the office of the latter's father the following afternoon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Now that they were fairly started on their mission of rescue, they were not quite so confident as to the result.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now that they were fairly started on their mission of rescue, they were not quite so confident as to the result.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now that they were fairly started on their mission of rescue, they were not quite so confident as to the result.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY It was with mingled feelings of excitement and trepidation that Grace Harlowe and Jessica Bright hurried toward the office of the latter's father the following afternoon.
trepidationnounUS /ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃən/
a feeling of alarm or dread
From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY It was with mingled feelings of excitement and trepidation that Grace Harlowe and Jessica Bright hurried toward the office of the latter's father the following afternoon.
unlimitedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɪmətɪd/
having no limits in range or scope
From this reading To be sure they had unlimited faith in Jessica's father, but it was so much easier to talk about taking Mabel away from Miss Brant than to do it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY It was with mingled feelings of excitement and trepidation that Grace Harlowe and Jessica Bright hurried toward the office of the latter's father the following afternoon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now that they were fairly started on their mission of rescue, they were not quite so confident as to the result.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY It was with mingled feelings of excitement and trepidation that Grace Harlowe and Jessica Bright hurried toward the office of the latter's father the following afternoon.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "She is the terror of Oakdale, you know."
