used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading But as the fears and apprehensions that beset her began to lessen, Hope's pity and sympathy rose afresh, and with added vigor.
afreshadverbUS /əˈfreʃ/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading But as the fears and apprehensions that beset her began to lessen, Hope's pity and sympathy rose afresh, and with added vigor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But as the fears and apprehensions that beset her began to lessen, Hope's pity and sympathy rose afresh, and with added vigor.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading There was no angry temper in this speech.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
appalledadjectiveUS /əˈpɔːld/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Though the tone was rather morose and bitter, it seemed to spring from a sudden appalled sense of defeat and danger such as she had never heretofore experienced.
apprehensionsnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃənz/
plural of “apprehension” — fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading But as the fears and apprehensions that beset her began to lessen, Hope's pity and sympathy rose afresh, and with added vigor.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I'd better go home, where people know me, and--and don't think my ways are so dreadful."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as the fears and apprehensions that beset her began to lessen, Hope's pity and sympathy rose afresh, and with added vigor.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But as the fears and apprehensions that beset her began to lessen, Hope's pity and sympathy rose afresh, and with added vigor.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading But as the fears and apprehensions that beset her began to lessen, Hope's pity and sympathy rose afresh, and with added vigor.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
(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 I'd better go home, where people know me, and--and don't think my ways are so dreadful."
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Though the tone was rather morose and bitter, it seemed to spring from a sudden appalled sense of defeat and danger such as she had never heretofore experienced.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as the fears and apprehensions that beset her began to lessen, Hope's pity and sympathy rose afresh, and with added vigor.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Though the tone was rather morose and bitter, it seemed to spring from a sudden appalled sense of defeat and danger such as she had never heretofore experienced.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Though the tone was rather morose and bitter, it seemed to spring from a sudden appalled sense of defeat and danger such as she had never heretofore experienced.
don't
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From this reading I'd better go home, where people know me, and--and don't think my ways are so dreadful."
Dorothea
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From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading I'd better go home, where people know me, and--and don't think my ways are so dreadful."
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Though the tone was rather morose and bitter, it seemed to spring from a sudden appalled sense of defeat and danger such as she had never heretofore experienced.
give expression to
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading But as the fears and apprehensions that beset her began to lessen, Hope's pity and sympathy rose afresh, and with added vigor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Though the tone was rather morose and bitter, it seemed to spring from a sudden appalled sense of defeat and danger such as she had never heretofore experienced.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I'd better go home, where people know me, and--and don't think my ways are so dreadful."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But as the fears and apprehensions that beset her began to lessen, Hope's pity and sympathy rose afresh, and with added vigor.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
heretoforeadverbUS /ˌhɪrtəˈfɔːr/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Though the tone was rather morose and bitter, it seemed to spring from a sudden appalled sense of defeat and danger such as she had never heretofore experienced.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I'd better go home, where people know me, and--and don't think my ways are so dreadful."
Hope'snounUS /hoʊps/
possessive form of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But as the fears and apprehensions that beset her began to lessen, Hope's pity and sympathy rose afresh, and with added vigor.
how
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From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
I'd
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From this reading I'd better go home, where people know me, and--and don't think my ways are so dreadful."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was no angry temper in this speech.
injureverbUS /ˈɪndʒər/
cause injuries or bodily harm to
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though the tone was rather morose and bitter, it seemed to spring from a sudden appalled sense of defeat and danger such as she had never heretofore experienced.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I'd better go home, where people know me, and--and don't think my ways are so dreadful."
lessenverbUS /ˈlesən/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading But as the fears and apprehensions that beset her began to lessen, Hope's pity and sympathy rose afresh, and with added vigor.
for more time
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
moroseadjectiveUS /mərˈoʊs/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Though the tone was rather morose and bitter, it seemed to spring from a sudden appalled sense of defeat and danger such as she had never heretofore experienced.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I'd better go home, where people know me, and--and don't think my ways are so dreadful."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Though the tone was rather morose and bitter, it seemed to spring from a sudden appalled sense of defeat and danger such as she had never heretofore experienced.
not any; not one
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
a brief written record
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I'd better go home, where people know me, and--and don't think my ways are so dreadful."
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading But as the fears and apprehensions that beset her began to lessen, Hope's pity and sympathy rose afresh, and with added vigor.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
on the contrary
From this reading Though the tone was rather morose and bitter, it seemed to spring from a sudden appalled sense of defeat and danger such as she had never heretofore experienced.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading But as the fears and apprehensions that beset her began to lessen, Hope's pity and sympathy rose afresh, and with added vigor.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Though the tone was rather morose and bitter, it seemed to spring from a sudden appalled sense of defeat and danger such as she had never heretofore experienced.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Though the tone was rather morose and bitter, it seemed to spring from a sudden appalled sense of defeat and danger such as she had never heretofore experienced.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I'd better go home, where people know me, and--and don't think my ways are so dreadful."
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading There was no angry temper in this speech.
the season of growth
From this reading Though the tone was rather morose and bitter, it seemed to spring from a sudden appalled sense of defeat and danger such as she had never heretofore experienced.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Though the tone was rather morose and bitter, it seemed to spring from a sudden appalled sense of defeat and danger such as she had never heretofore experienced.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Though the tone was rather morose and bitter, it seemed to spring from a sudden appalled sense of defeat and danger such as she had never heretofore experienced.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading But as the fears and apprehensions that beset her began to lessen, Hope's pity and sympathy rose afresh, and with added vigor.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading There was no angry temper in this speech.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But as the fears and apprehensions that beset her began to lessen, Hope's pity and sympathy rose afresh, and with added vigor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But as the fears and apprehensions that beset her began to lessen, Hope's pity and sympathy rose afresh, and with added vigor.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no angry temper in this speech.
There's
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From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I'd better go home, where people know me, and--and don't think my ways are so dreadful."
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the tone was rather morose and bitter, it seemed to spring from a sudden appalled sense of defeat and danger such as she had never heretofore experienced.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But as the fears and apprehensions that beset her began to lessen, Hope's pity and sympathy rose afresh, and with added vigor.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Though the tone was rather morose and bitter, it seemed to spring from a sudden appalled sense of defeat and danger such as she had never heretofore experienced.
the act of using
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading But as the fears and apprehensions that beset her began to lessen, Hope's pity and sympathy rose afresh, and with added vigor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading I'd better go home, where people know me, and--and don't think my ways are so dreadful."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
at the time that
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
in or at the place that
From this reading I'd better go home, where people know me, and--and don't think my ways are so dreadful."
in the company of; together with
From this reading But as the fears and apprehensions that beset her began to lessen, Hope's pity and sympathy rose afresh, and with added vigor.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She was thinking how best to express this pity and sympathy without striking a note of criticism that might injure the effect of what she had placed before Dorothea, when Dorothea herself showed the way, as she suddenly said,-- "There's no use for me to stay here any longer.
