used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Charlotte was quite right in saying that now she could cry; a great tension had been removed, an immediate agony lightened.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading How could she tell that he might not harden his heart against her plea?
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading Charlotte was quite right in saying that now she could cry; a great tension had been removed, an immediate agony lightened.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She would sink all pride when she saw him; for her father's sake, she would plead for mercy; but knowing nothing of the character of the man, how could she tell that she would be successful?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Charlotte was quite right in saying that now she could cry; a great tension had been removed, an immediate agony lightened.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She would sink all pride when she saw him; for her father's sake, she would plead for mercy; but knowing nothing of the character of the man, how could she tell that she would be successful?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Charlotte was quite right in saying that now she could cry; a great tension had been removed, an immediate agony lightened.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She would sink all pride when she saw him; for her father's sake, she would plead for mercy; but knowing nothing of the character of the man, how could she tell that she would be successful?
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading She would sink all pride when she saw him; for her father's sake, she would plead for mercy; but knowing nothing of the character of the man, how could she tell that she would be successful?
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading Charlotte was quite right in saying that now she could cry; a great tension had been removed, an immediate agony lightened.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Charlotte was quite right in saying that now she could cry; a great tension had been removed, an immediate agony lightened.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Charlotte was quite right in saying that now she could cry; a great tension had been removed, an immediate agony lightened.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading From the time she had left the doctor's presence until she had met Sandy Wilson, most intolerable had been her feelings.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She would sink all pride when she saw him; for her father's sake, she would plead for mercy; but knowing nothing of the character of the man, how could she tell that she would be successful?
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading From the time she had left the doctor's presence until she had met Sandy Wilson, most intolerable had been her feelings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She would sink all pride when she saw him; for her father's sake, she would plead for mercy; but knowing nothing of the character of the man, how could she tell that she would be successful?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the time she had left the doctor's presence until she had met Sandy Wilson, most intolerable had been her feelings.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Charlotte was quite right in saying that now she could cry; a great tension had been removed, an immediate agony lightened.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Charlotte was quite right in saying that now she could cry; a great tension had been removed, an immediate agony lightened.
hardenverbUS /ˈhɑːrdən/
become hard or harder
From this reading How could she tell that he might not harden his heart against her plea?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How could she tell that he might not harden his heart against her plea?
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading How could she tell that he might not harden his heart against her plea?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From the time she had left the doctor's presence until she had met Sandy Wilson, most intolerable had been her feelings.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She would sink all pride when she saw him; for her father's sake, she would plead for mercy; but knowing nothing of the character of the man, how could she tell that she would be successful?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading How could she tell that he might not harden his heart against her plea?
how
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From this reading She would sink all pride when she saw him; for her father's sake, she would plead for mercy; but knowing nothing of the character of the man, how could she tell that she would be successful?
of the present time and place
From this reading Charlotte was quite right in saying that now she could cry; a great tension had been removed, an immediate agony lightened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Charlotte was quite right in saying that now she could cry; a great tension had been removed, an immediate agony lightened.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading From the time she had left the doctor's presence until she had met Sandy Wilson, most intolerable had been her feelings.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading She would sink all pride when she saw him; for her father's sake, she would plead for mercy; but knowing nothing of the character of the man, how could she tell that she would be successful?
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading From the time she had left the doctor's presence until she had met Sandy Wilson, most intolerable had been her feelings.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading Charlotte was quite right in saying that now she could cry; a great tension had been removed, an immediate agony lightened.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She would sink all pride when she saw him; for her father's sake, she would plead for mercy; but knowing nothing of the character of the man, how could she tell that she would be successful?
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading She would sink all pride when she saw him; for her father's sake, she would plead for mercy; but knowing nothing of the character of the man, how could she tell that she would be successful?
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading From the time she had left the doctor's presence until she had met Sandy Wilson, most intolerable had been her feelings.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading How could she tell that he might not harden his heart against her plea?
used to form the superlative
From this reading From the time she had left the doctor's presence until she had met Sandy Wilson, most intolerable had been her feelings.
not any; not one
From this reading NO WEDDING ON THE TWENTIETH.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading How could she tell that he might not harden his heart against her plea?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She would sink all pride when she saw him; for her father's sake, she would plead for mercy; but knowing nothing of the character of the man, how could she tell that she would be successful?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Charlotte was quite right in saying that now she could cry; a great tension had been removed, an immediate agony lightened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She would sink all pride when she saw him; for her father's sake, she would plead for mercy; but knowing nothing of the character of the man, how could she tell that she would be successful?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NO WEDDING ON THE TWENTIETH.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading How could she tell that he might not harden his heart against her plea?
pleadverbUS /pliːd/
appeal or request earnestly
From this reading She would sink all pride when she saw him; for her father's sake, she would plead for mercy; but knowing nothing of the character of the man, how could she tell that she would be successful?
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading From the time she had left the doctor's presence until she had met Sandy Wilson, most intolerable had been her feelings.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading She would sink all pride when she saw him; for her father's sake, she would plead for mercy; but knowing nothing of the character of the man, how could she tell that she would be successful?
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Charlotte was quite right in saying that now she could cry; a great tension had been removed, an immediate agony lightened.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Charlotte was quite right in saying that now she could cry; a great tension had been removed, an immediate agony lightened.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Charlotte was quite right in saying that now she could cry; a great tension had been removed, an immediate agony lightened.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading She would sink all pride when she saw him; for her father's sake, she would plead for mercy; but knowing nothing of the character of the man, how could she tell that she would be successful?
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading From the time she had left the doctor's presence until she had met Sandy Wilson, most intolerable had been her feelings.
cut with a saw
From this reading She would sink all pride when she saw him; for her father's sake, she would plead for mercy; but knowing nothing of the character of the man, how could she tell that she would be successful?
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Charlotte was quite right in saying that now she could cry; a great tension had been removed, an immediate agony lightened.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Charlotte was quite right in saying that now she could cry; a great tension had been removed, an immediate agony lightened.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading She would sink all pride when she saw him; for her father's sake, she would plead for mercy; but knowing nothing of the character of the man, how could she tell that she would be successful?
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading She would sink all pride when she saw him; for her father's sake, she would plead for mercy; but knowing nothing of the character of the man, how could she tell that she would be successful?
express in words
From this reading She would sink all pride when she saw him; for her father's sake, she would plead for mercy; but knowing nothing of the character of the man, how could she tell that she would be successful?
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading Charlotte was quite right in saying that now she could cry; a great tension had been removed, an immediate agony lightened.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Charlotte was quite right in saying that now she could cry; a great tension had been removed, an immediate agony lightened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NO WEDDING ON THE TWENTIETH.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From the time she had left the doctor's presence until she had met Sandy Wilson, most intolerable had been her feelings.
TWENTIETHnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading NO WEDDING ON THE TWENTIETH.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading From the time she had left the doctor's presence until she had met Sandy Wilson, most intolerable had been her feelings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Charlotte was quite right in saying that now she could cry; a great tension had been removed, an immediate agony lightened.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading NO WEDDING ON THE TWENTIETH.
at the time that
From this reading She would sink all pride when she saw him; for her father's sake, she would plead for mercy; but knowing nothing of the character of the man, how could she tell that she would be successful?
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading From the time she had left the doctor's presence until she had met Sandy Wilson, most intolerable had been her feelings.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would sink all pride when she saw him; for her father's sake, she would plead for mercy; but knowing nothing of the character of the man, how could she tell that she would be successful?
