used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hope flushed a little, as she said this in answer to Kate's question that night, as the two sat talking over the day and its exciting events.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And she didn't make any objection to going with you?"
react verbally
From this reading Hope flushed a little, as she said this in answer to Kate's question that night, as the two sat talking over the day and its exciting events.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "And she didn't make any objection to going with you?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hope flushed a little, as she said this in answer to Kate's question that night, as the two sat talking over the day and its exciting events.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The flush was the result of that pang of tender conscience that springs up in revolt at even a momentary want of candor.
candornounUS /ˈkændər/
ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
From this reading The flush was the result of that pang of tender conscience that springs up in revolt at even a momentary want of candor.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading The flush was the result of that pang of tender conscience that springs up in revolt at even a momentary want of candor.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Hope flushed a little, as she said this in answer to Kate's question that night, as the two sat talking over the day and its exciting events.
didn't
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From this reading "And she didn't make any objection to going with you?"
divisible by two
From this reading The flush was the result of that pang of tender conscience that springs up in revolt at even a momentary want of candor.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Hope flushed a little, as she said this in answer to Kate's question that night, as the two sat talking over the day and its exciting events.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Hope flushed a little, as she said this in answer to Kate's question that night, as the two sat talking over the day and its exciting events.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading The flush was the result of that pang of tender conscience that springs up in revolt at even a momentary want of candor.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Hope flushed a little, as she said this in answer to Kate's question that night, as the two sat talking over the day and its exciting events.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Indeed she seemed glad to go with us."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Indeed she seemed glad to go with us."
the act of departing
From this reading "And she didn't make any objection to going with you?"
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Hope flushed a little, as she said this in answer to Kate's question that night, as the two sat talking over the day and its exciting events.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hope flushed a little, as she said this in answer to Kate's question that night, as the two sat talking over the day and its exciting events.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed she seemed glad to go with us."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Hope flushed a little, as she said this in answer to Kate's question that night, as the two sat talking over the day and its exciting events.
Kate's
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From this reading Hope flushed a little, as she said this in answer to Kate's question that night, as the two sat talking over the day and its exciting events.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hope flushed a little, as she said this in answer to Kate's question that night, as the two sat talking over the day and its exciting events.
engage in
From this reading "And she didn't make any objection to going with you?"
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading The flush was the result of that pang of tender conscience that springs up in revolt at even a momentary want of candor.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Hope flushed a little, as she said this in answer to Kate's question that night, as the two sat talking over the day and its exciting events.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, not the slightest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "No, not the slightest.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading "And she didn't make any objection to going with you?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The flush was the result of that pang of tender conscience that springs up in revolt at even a momentary want of candor.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Hope flushed a little, as she said this in answer to Kate's question that night, as the two sat talking over the day and its exciting events.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading The flush was the result of that pang of tender conscience that springs up in revolt at even a momentary want of candor.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Hope flushed a little, as she said this in answer to Kate's question that night, as the two sat talking over the day and its exciting events.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The flush was the result of that pang of tender conscience that springs up in revolt at even a momentary want of candor.
revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading The flush was the result of that pang of tender conscience that springs up in revolt at even a momentary want of candor.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Hope flushed a little, as she said this in answer to Kate's question that night, as the two sat talking over the day and its exciting events.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Hope flushed a little, as she said this in answer to Kate's question that night, as the two sat talking over the day and its exciting events.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Indeed she seemed glad to go with us."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And she didn't make any objection to going with you?"
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading "No, not the slightest.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading The flush was the result of that pang of tender conscience that springs up in revolt at even a momentary want of candor.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Hope flushed a little, as she said this in answer to Kate's question that night, as the two sat talking over the day and its exciting events.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading The flush was the result of that pang of tender conscience that springs up in revolt at even a momentary want of candor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hope flushed a little, as she said this in answer to Kate's question that night, as the two sat talking over the day and its exciting events.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "No, not the slightest.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Hope flushed a little, as she said this in answer to Kate's question that night, as the two sat talking over the day and its exciting events.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And she didn't make any objection to going with you?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Hope flushed a little, as she said this in answer to Kate's question that night, as the two sat talking over the day and its exciting events.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The flush was the result of that pang of tender conscience that springs up in revolt at even a momentary want of candor.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Indeed she seemed glad to go with us."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The flush was the result of that pang of tender conscience that springs up in revolt at even a momentary want of candor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The flush was the result of that pang of tender conscience that springs up in revolt at even a momentary want of candor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "And she didn't make any objection to going with you?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And she didn't make any objection to going with you?"
