used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RESCUE AND A REFORM It was with considerable trepidation that Anne and Grace approached the Nesbit gate the following afternoon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A RESCUE AND A REFORM It was with considerable trepidation that Anne and Grace approached the Nesbit gate the following afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A RESCUE AND A REFORM It was with considerable trepidation that Anne and Grace approached the Nesbit gate the following afternoon.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading A RESCUE AND A REFORM It was with considerable trepidation that Anne and Grace approached the Nesbit gate the following afternoon.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading A RESCUE AND A REFORM It was with considerable trepidation that Anne and Grace approached the Nesbit gate the following afternoon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I feel my knees beginning to wobble," Grace observed, as they rang the bell.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading How had we better begin?"
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading "I feel my knees beginning to wobble," Grace observed, as they rang the bell.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "This business of being a reformer has its drawbacks.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading "I feel my knees beginning to wobble," Grace observed, as they rang the bell.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading How had we better begin?"
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "This business of being a reformer has its drawbacks.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I don't know, the inspiration to say the right thing will probably come, when we see her," said Anne.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A RESCUE AND A REFORM It was with considerable trepidation that Anne and Grace approached the Nesbit gate the following afternoon.
don't
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From this reading "I don't know, the inspiration to say the right thing will probably come, when we see her," said Anne.
drawbacksnounUS /ˈdrɔːbæks/
plural of “drawback” — the quality of being a hindrance
From this reading "This business of being a reformer has its drawbacks.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I feel my knees beginning to wobble," Grace observed, as they rang the bell.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A RESCUE AND A REFORM It was with considerable trepidation that Anne and Grace approached the Nesbit gate the following afternoon.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading A RESCUE AND A REFORM It was with considerable trepidation that Anne and Grace approached the Nesbit gate the following afternoon.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading A RESCUE AND A REFORM It was with considerable trepidation that Anne and Grace approached the Nesbit gate the following afternoon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading How had we better begin?"
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This business of being a reformer has its drawbacks.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I don't know, the inspiration to say the right thing will probably come, when we see her," said Anne.
How
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From this reading How had we better begin?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I feel my knees beginning to wobble," Grace observed, as they rang the bell.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading "I don't know, the inspiration to say the right thing will probably come, when we see her," said Anne.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A RESCUE AND A REFORM It was with considerable trepidation that Anne and Grace approached the Nesbit gate the following afternoon.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "This business of being a reformer has its drawbacks.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading "I feel my knees beginning to wobble," Grace observed, as they rang the bell.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know, the inspiration to say the right thing will probably come, when we see her," said Anne.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I feel my knees beginning to wobble," Grace observed, as they rang the bell.
Nesbit
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From this reading A RESCUE AND A REFORM It was with considerable trepidation that Anne and Grace approached the Nesbit gate the following afternoon.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "I feel my knees beginning to wobble," Grace observed, as they rang the bell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "This business of being a reformer has its drawbacks.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "I don't know, the inspiration to say the right thing will probably come, when we see her," said Anne.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading "I feel my knees beginning to wobble," Grace observed, as they rang the bell.
REFORMnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading A RESCUE AND A REFORM It was with considerable trepidation that Anne and Grace approached the Nesbit gate the following afternoon.
reformernounUS /rɪˈfɔːrmər/
a disputant who advocates reform
From this reading "This business of being a reformer has its drawbacks.
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading A RESCUE AND A REFORM It was with considerable trepidation that Anne and Grace approached the Nesbit gate the following afternoon.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I don't know, the inspiration to say the right thing will probably come, when we see her," said Anne.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't know, the inspiration to say the right thing will probably come, when we see her," said Anne.
express in words
From this reading "I don't know, the inspiration to say the right thing will probably come, when we see her," said Anne.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I don't know, the inspiration to say the right thing will probably come, when we see her," said Anne.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A RESCUE AND A REFORM It was with considerable trepidation that Anne and Grace approached the Nesbit gate the following afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A RESCUE AND A REFORM It was with considerable trepidation that Anne and Grace approached the Nesbit gate the following afternoon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I feel my knees beginning to wobble," Grace observed, as they rang the bell.
a special situation
From this reading "I don't know, the inspiration to say the right thing will probably come, when we see her," said Anne.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This business of being a reformer has its drawbacks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I feel my knees beginning to wobble," Grace observed, as they rang the bell.
trepidationnounUS /ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃən/
a feeling of alarm or dread
From this reading A RESCUE AND A REFORM It was with considerable trepidation that Anne and Grace approached the Nesbit gate the following afternoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A RESCUE AND A REFORM It was with considerable trepidation that Anne and Grace approached the Nesbit gate the following afternoon.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading How had we better begin?"
at the time that
From this reading "I don't know, the inspiration to say the right thing will probably come, when we see her," said Anne.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I don't know, the inspiration to say the right thing will probably come, when we see her," said Anne.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A RESCUE AND A REFORM It was with considerable trepidation that Anne and Grace approached the Nesbit gate the following afternoon.
wobbleverbUS /ˈwɑːbəl/
move unsteadily
From this reading "I feel my knees beginning to wobble," Grace observed, as they rang the bell.
