used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Phyllis Ladd lost her mother at twelve; and this bereavement, especially terrible to an only child, brought with it two consequences that had a far-reaching effect on her character.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading An ardent, high-strung nature, acquainted so early with a poignant sorrow, gets an outlook on the world that is so just and true as to constitute a misfortune in itself.
AdventurernounUS /ædˈventʃərər/
a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading AUTHOR OF The Motomaniacs, The Adventurer, Etc.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Phyllis Ladd lost her mother at twelve; and this bereavement, especially terrible to an only child, brought with it two consequences that had a far-reaching effect on her character.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading An ardent, high-strung nature, acquainted so early with a poignant sorrow, gets an outlook on the world that is so just and true as to constitute a misfortune in itself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An ardent, high-strung nature, acquainted so early with a poignant sorrow, gets an outlook on the world that is so just and true as to constitute a misfortune in itself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Phyllis Ladd lost her mother at twelve; and this bereavement, especially terrible to an only child, brought with it two consequences that had a far-reaching effect on her character.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF The Motomaniacs, The Adventurer, Etc.
bereavementnounUS /bərˈiːvmənt/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading Phyllis Ladd lost her mother at twelve; and this bereavement, especially terrible to an only child, brought with it two consequences that had a far-reaching effect on her character.
BOOKBINDERSnounUS /ˈbʊkbaɪndərz/
plural of “bookbinder” — a worker whose trade is binding books
From this reading BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.
BRAUNWORTH
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From this reading PRESS OF BRAUNWORTH & CO.
BROOKLYNnounUS /ˈbrʊklən/
a borough of New York City
From this reading BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Phyllis Ladd lost her mother at twelve; and this bereavement, especially terrible to an only child, brought with it two consequences that had a far-reaching effect on her character.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Phyllis Ladd lost her mother at twelve; and this bereavement, especially terrible to an only child, brought with it two consequences that had a far-reaching effect on her character.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Phyllis Ladd lost her mother at twelve; and this bereavement, especially terrible to an only child, brought with it two consequences that had a far-reaching effect on her character.
COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading PRESS OF BRAUNWORTH & CO.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Phyllis Ladd lost her mother at twelve; and this bereavement, especially terrible to an only child, brought with it two consequences that had a far-reaching effect on her character.
constituteverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːt/
form or compose
From this reading An ardent, high-strung nature, acquainted so early with a poignant sorrow, gets an outlook on the world that is so just and true as to constitute a misfortune in itself.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading An ardent, high-strung nature, acquainted so early with a poignant sorrow, gets an outlook on the world that is so just and true as to constitute a misfortune in itself.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Phyllis Ladd lost her mother at twelve; and this bereavement, especially terrible to an only child, brought with it two consequences that had a far-reaching effect on her character.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Phyllis Ladd lost her mother at twelve; and this bereavement, especially terrible to an only child, brought with it two consequences that had a far-reaching effect on her character.
Etc
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From this reading AUTHOR OF The Motomaniacs, The Adventurer, Etc.
far-reaching
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From this reading Phyllis Ladd lost her mother at twelve; and this bereavement, especially terrible to an only child, brought with it two consequences that had a far-reaching effect on her character.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading An ardent, high-strung nature, acquainted so early with a poignant sorrow, gets an outlook on the world that is so just and true as to constitute a misfortune in itself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Phyllis Ladd lost her mother at twelve; and this bereavement, especially terrible to an only child, brought with it two consequences that had a far-reaching effect on her character.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Phyllis Ladd lost her mother at twelve; and this bereavement, especially terrible to an only child, brought with it two consequences that had a far-reaching effect on her character.
high-strungadjective
being in a tense state
From this reading An ardent, high-strung nature, acquainted so early with a poignant sorrow, gets an outlook on the world that is so just and true as to constitute a misfortune in itself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An ardent, high-strung nature, acquainted so early with a poignant sorrow, gets an outlook on the world that is so just and true as to constitute a misfortune in itself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An ardent, high-strung nature, acquainted so early with a poignant sorrow, gets an outlook on the world that is so just and true as to constitute a misfortune in itself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Phyllis Ladd lost her mother at twelve; and this bereavement, especially terrible to an only child, brought with it two consequences that had a far-reaching effect on her character.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading An ardent, high-strung nature, acquainted so early with a poignant sorrow, gets an outlook on the world that is so just and true as to constitute a misfortune in itself.
and nothing more
From this reading An ardent, high-strung nature, acquainted so early with a poignant sorrow, gets an outlook on the world that is so just and true as to constitute a misfortune in itself.
Ladd
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From this reading Phyllis Ladd lost her mother at twelve; and this bereavement, especially terrible to an only child, brought with it two consequences that had a far-reaching effect on her character.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Phyllis Ladd lost her mother at twelve; and this bereavement, especially terrible to an only child, brought with it two consequences that had a far-reaching effect on her character.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading An ardent, high-strung nature, acquainted so early with a poignant sorrow, gets an outlook on the world that is so just and true as to constitute a misfortune in itself.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Phyllis Ladd lost her mother at twelve; and this bereavement, especially terrible to an only child, brought with it two consequences that had a far-reaching effect on her character.
Motomaniacs
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From this reading AUTHOR OF The Motomaniacs, The Adventurer, Etc.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading An ardent, high-strung nature, acquainted so early with a poignant sorrow, gets an outlook on the world that is so just and true as to constitute a misfortune in itself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF The Motomaniacs, The Adventurer, Etc.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Phyllis Ladd lost her mother at twelve; and this bereavement, especially terrible to an only child, brought with it two consequences that had a far-reaching effect on her character.
and nothing more
From this reading Phyllis Ladd lost her mother at twelve; and this bereavement, especially terrible to an only child, brought with it two consequences that had a far-reaching effect on her character.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading An ardent, high-strung nature, acquainted so early with a poignant sorrow, gets an outlook on the world that is so just and true as to constitute a misfortune in itself.
Phyllis
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From this reading Phyllis Ladd lost her mother at twelve; and this bereavement, especially terrible to an only child, brought with it two consequences that had a far-reaching effect on her character.
poignantadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪnjənt/
arousing affect
From this reading An ardent, high-strung nature, acquainted so early with a poignant sorrow, gets an outlook on the world that is so just and true as to constitute a misfortune in itself.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading PRESS OF BRAUNWORTH & CO.
PRINTERSnounUS /ˈprɪntərz/
plural of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing
From this reading BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading An ardent, high-strung nature, acquainted so early with a poignant sorrow, gets an outlook on the world that is so just and true as to constitute a misfortune in itself.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading An ardent, high-strung nature, acquainted so early with a poignant sorrow, gets an outlook on the world that is so just and true as to constitute a misfortune in itself.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Phyllis Ladd lost her mother at twelve; and this bereavement, especially terrible to an only child, brought with it two consequences that had a far-reaching effect on her character.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Phyllis Ladd lost her mother at twelve; and this bereavement, especially terrible to an only child, brought with it two consequences that had a far-reaching effect on her character.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF The Motomaniacs, The Adventurer, Etc.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Phyllis Ladd lost her mother at twelve; and this bereavement, especially terrible to an only child, brought with it two consequences that had a far-reaching effect on her character.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Phyllis Ladd lost her mother at twelve; and this bereavement, especially terrible to an only child, brought with it two consequences that had a far-reaching effect on her character.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading An ardent, high-strung nature, acquainted so early with a poignant sorrow, gets an outlook on the world that is so just and true as to constitute a misfortune in itself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Phyllis Ladd lost her mother at twelve; and this bereavement, especially terrible to an only child, brought with it two consequences that had a far-reaching effect on her character.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Phyllis Ladd lost her mother at twelve; and this bereavement, especially terrible to an only child, brought with it two consequences that had a far-reaching effect on her character.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Phyllis Ladd lost her mother at twelve; and this bereavement, especially terrible to an only child, brought with it two consequences that had a far-reaching effect on her character.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading An ardent, high-strung nature, acquainted so early with a poignant sorrow, gets an outlook on the world that is so just and true as to constitute a misfortune in itself.
YnounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.
