completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "Fix in your minds--or rather ask God to fix in your minds--this one idea of an absolutely good God."--KINGSLEY.
(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 The events of the day kept crowding in upon her, the story of the lights in the old wing, and running through all was the disquieting thought that to-morrow she must go to the baker's daughter and say that she was sorry.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Fix in your minds--or rather ask God to fix in your minds--this one idea of an absolutely good God."--KINGSLEY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The events of the day kept crowding in upon her, the story of the lights in the old wing, and running through all was the disquieting thought that to-morrow she must go to the baker's daughter and say that she was sorry.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading Marjory's apology.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Fix in your minds--or rather ask God to fix in your minds--this one idea of an absolutely good God."--KINGSLEY.
baker'snounUS /ˈbeɪkərz/
possessive form of “baker” — someone who bakes commercially
From this reading The events of the day kept crowding in upon her, the story of the lights in the old wing, and running through all was the disquieting thought that to-morrow she must go to the baker's daughter and say that she was sorry.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed to Marjory that it would be very hard, and yet she felt sure that it was the right thing to do.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Marjory did not sleep very much that night, her thoughts were so busy.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading The events of the day kept crowding in upon her, the story of the lights in the old wing, and running through all was the disquieting thought that to-morrow she must go to the baker's daughter and say that she was sorry.
a female human offspring
From this reading The events of the day kept crowding in upon her, the story of the lights in the old wing, and running through all was the disquieting thought that to-morrow she must go to the baker's daughter and say that she was sorry.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The events of the day kept crowding in upon her, the story of the lights in the old wing, and running through all was the disquieting thought that to-morrow she must go to the baker's daughter and say that she was sorry.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Marjory did not sleep very much that night, her thoughts were so busy.
disquietingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/
causing mental discomfort
From this reading The events of the day kept crowding in upon her, the story of the lights in the old wing, and running through all was the disquieting thought that to-morrow she must go to the baker's daughter and say that she was sorry.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It seemed to Marjory that it would be very hard, and yet she felt sure that it was the right thing to do.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The events of the day kept crowding in upon her, the story of the lights in the old wing, and running through all was the disquieting thought that to-morrow she must go to the baker's daughter and say that she was sorry.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It seemed to Marjory that it would be very hard, and yet she felt sure that it was the right thing to do.
FixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading "Fix in your minds--or rather ask God to fix in your minds--this one idea of an absolutely good God."--KINGSLEY.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The events of the day kept crowding in upon her, the story of the lights in the old wing, and running through all was the disquieting thought that to-morrow she must go to the baker's daughter and say that she was sorry.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Fix in your minds--or rather ask God to fix in your minds--this one idea of an absolutely good God."--KINGSLEY.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Fix in your minds--or rather ask God to fix in your minds--this one idea of an absolutely good God."--KINGSLEY.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It seemed to Marjory that it would be very hard, and yet she felt sure that it was the right thing to do.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marjory did not sleep very much that night, her thoughts were so busy.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Fix in your minds--or rather ask God to fix in your minds--this one idea of an absolutely good God."--KINGSLEY.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Fix in your minds--or rather ask God to fix in your minds--this one idea of an absolutely good God."--KINGSLEY.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to Marjory that it would be very hard, and yet she felt sure that it was the right thing to do.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The events of the day kept crowding in upon her, the story of the lights in the old wing, and running through all was the disquieting thought that to-morrow she must go to the baker's daughter and say that she was sorry.
KINGSLEY
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From this reading "Fix in your minds--or rather ask God to fix in your minds--this one idea of an absolutely good God."--KINGSLEY.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The events of the day kept crowding in upon her, the story of the lights in the old wing, and running through all was the disquieting thought that to-morrow she must go to the baker's daughter and say that she was sorry.
Marjory
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From this reading Marjory did not sleep very much that night, her thoughts were so busy.
Marjory's
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From this reading Marjory's apology.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading "Fix in your minds--or rather ask God to fix in your minds--this one idea of an absolutely good God."--KINGSLEY.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Marjory did not sleep very much that night, her thoughts were so busy.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The events of the day kept crowding in upon her, the story of the lights in the old wing, and running through all was the disquieting thought that to-morrow she must go to the baker's daughter and say that she was sorry.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Marjory did not sleep very much that night, her thoughts were so busy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Marjory did not sleep very much that night, her thoughts were so busy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Fix in your minds--or rather ask God to fix in your minds--this one idea of an absolutely good God."--KINGSLEY.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The events of the day kept crowding in upon her, the story of the lights in the old wing, and running through all was the disquieting thought that to-morrow she must go to the baker's daughter and say that she was sorry.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Fix in your minds--or rather ask God to fix in your minds--this one idea of an absolutely good God."--KINGSLEY.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Fix in your minds--or rather ask God to fix in your minds--this one idea of an absolutely good God."--KINGSLEY.
on the contrary
From this reading "Fix in your minds--or rather ask God to fix in your minds--this one idea of an absolutely good God."--KINGSLEY.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It seemed to Marjory that it would be very hard, and yet she felt sure that it was the right thing to do.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The events of the day kept crowding in upon her, the story of the lights in the old wing, and running through all was the disquieting thought that to-morrow she must go to the baker's daughter and say that she was sorry.
express in words
From this reading The events of the day kept crowding in upon her, the story of the lights in the old wing, and running through all was the disquieting thought that to-morrow she must go to the baker's daughter and say that she was sorry.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to Marjory that it would be very hard, and yet she felt sure that it was the right thing to do.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The events of the day kept crowding in upon her, the story of the lights in the old wing, and running through all was the disquieting thought that to-morrow she must go to the baker's daughter and say that she was sorry.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Marjory did not sleep very much that night, her thoughts were so busy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Marjory did not sleep very much that night, her thoughts were so busy.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading The events of the day kept crowding in upon her, the story of the lights in the old wing, and running through all was the disquieting thought that to-morrow she must go to the baker's daughter and say that she was sorry.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The events of the day kept crowding in upon her, the story of the lights in the old wing, and running through all was the disquieting thought that to-morrow she must go to the baker's daughter and say that she was sorry.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading It seemed to Marjory that it would be very hard, and yet she felt sure that it was the right thing to do.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Marjory did not sleep very much that night, her thoughts were so busy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The events of the day kept crowding in upon her, the story of the lights in the old wing, and running through all was the disquieting thought that to-morrow she must go to the baker's daughter and say that she was sorry.
a special situation
From this reading It seemed to Marjory that it would be very hard, and yet she felt sure that it was the right thing to do.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Fix in your minds--or rather ask God to fix in your minds--this one idea of an absolutely good God."--KINGSLEY.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The events of the day kept crowding in upon her, the story of the lights in the old wing, and running through all was the disquieting thought that to-morrow she must go to the baker's daughter and say that she was sorry.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Marjory did not sleep very much that night, her thoughts were so busy.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The events of the day kept crowding in upon her, the story of the lights in the old wing, and running through all was the disquieting thought that to-morrow she must go to the baker's daughter and say that she was sorry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Fix in your minds--or rather ask God to fix in your minds--this one idea of an absolutely good God."--KINGSLEY.
to-morrow
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From this reading The events of the day kept crowding in upon her, the story of the lights in the old wing, and running through all was the disquieting thought that to-morrow she must go to the baker's daughter and say that she was sorry.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The events of the day kept crowding in upon her, the story of the lights in the old wing, and running through all was the disquieting thought that to-morrow she must go to the baker's daughter and say that she was sorry.
precisely as stated
From this reading Marjory did not sleep very much that night, her thoughts were so busy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The events of the day kept crowding in upon her, the story of the lights in the old wing, and running through all was the disquieting thought that to-morrow she must go to the baker's daughter and say that she was sorry.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Marjory did not sleep very much that night, her thoughts were so busy.
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading The events of the day kept crowding in upon her, the story of the lights in the old wing, and running through all was the disquieting thought that to-morrow she must go to the baker's daughter and say that she was sorry.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It seemed to Marjory that it would be very hard, and yet she felt sure that it was the right thing to do.
but in spite of that
From this reading It seemed to Marjory that it would be very hard, and yet she felt sure that it was the right thing to do.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Fix in your minds--or rather ask God to fix in your minds--this one idea of an absolutely good God."--KINGSLEY.
