used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The certainty of her misfortune had suddenly been revealed to her one day when she was looking at herself in the mirror; it came like a thunderclap.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was no doubt about it.
in actual fact
From this reading But there is in youth such a power of hope that these fits of discouragement never lasted long: she would end by pretending that she had been mistaken; she would try to believe it, and for a moment or two would actually succeed in thinking her nose quite ordinary and almost shapely.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But there were other faults against which she was powerless: what could she do against her plainness?
(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 Of course she exaggerated the evil, and saw her nose as ten times larger than it was; it seemed to her to fill all her face; she dared not show herself; she wished to die.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But there is in youth such a power of hope that these fits of discouragement never lasted long: she would end by pretending that she had been mistaken; she would try to believe it, and for a moment or two would actually succeed in thinking her nose quite ordinary and almost shapely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course she exaggerated the evil, and saw her nose as ten times larger than it was; it seemed to her to fill all her face; she dared not show herself; she wished to die.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of course she exaggerated the evil, and saw her nose as ten times larger than it was; it seemed to her to fill all her face; she dared not show herself; she wished to die.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The certainty of her misfortune had suddenly been revealed to her one day when she was looking at herself in the mirror; it came like a thunderclap.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The certainty of her misfortune had suddenly been revealed to her one day when she was looking at herself in the mirror; it came like a thunderclap.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading But there is in youth such a power of hope that these fits of discouragement never lasted long: she would end by pretending that she had been mistaken; she would try to believe it, and for a moment or two would actually succeed in thinking her nose quite ordinary and almost shapely.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there were other faults against which she was powerless: what could she do against her plainness?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But there is in youth such a power of hope that these fits of discouragement never lasted long: she would end by pretending that she had been mistaken; she would try to believe it, and for a moment or two would actually succeed in thinking her nose quite ordinary and almost shapely.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The certainty of her misfortune had suddenly been revealed to her one day when she was looking at herself in the mirror; it came like a thunderclap.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading The certainty of her misfortune had suddenly been revealed to her one day when she was looking at herself in the mirror; it came like a thunderclap.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But there were other faults against which she was powerless: what could she do against her plainness?
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course she exaggerated the evil, and saw her nose as ten times larger than it was; it seemed to her to fill all her face; she dared not show herself; she wished to die.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Of course she exaggerated the evil, and saw her nose as ten times larger than it was; it seemed to her to fill all her face; she dared not show herself; she wished to die.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The certainty of her misfortune had suddenly been revealed to her one day when she was looking at herself in the mirror; it came like a thunderclap.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Of course she exaggerated the evil, and saw her nose as ten times larger than it was; it seemed to her to fill all her face; she dared not show herself; she wished to die.
discouragementnounUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading But there is in youth such a power of hope that these fits of discouragement never lasted long: she would end by pretending that she had been mistaken; she would try to believe it, and for a moment or two would actually succeed in thinking her nose quite ordinary and almost shapely.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But there were other faults against which she was powerless: what could she do against her plainness?
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There was no doubt about it.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But there is in youth such a power of hope that these fits of discouragement never lasted long: she would end by pretending that she had been mistaken; she would try to believe it, and for a moment or two would actually succeed in thinking her nose quite ordinary and almost shapely.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Of course she exaggerated the evil, and saw her nose as ten times larger than it was; it seemed to her to fill all her face; she dared not show herself; she wished to die.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading Of course she exaggerated the evil, and saw her nose as ten times larger than it was; it seemed to her to fill all her face; she dared not show herself; she wished to die.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Of course she exaggerated the evil, and saw her nose as ten times larger than it was; it seemed to her to fill all her face; she dared not show herself; she wished to die.
faultsnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading But there were other faults against which she was powerless: what could she do against her plainness?
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Of course she exaggerated the evil, and saw her nose as ten times larger than it was; it seemed to her to fill all her face; she dared not show herself; she wished to die.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading But there is in youth such a power of hope that these fits of discouragement never lasted long: she would end by pretending that she had been mistaken; she would try to believe it, and for a moment or two would actually succeed in thinking her nose quite ordinary and almost shapely.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But there is in youth such a power of hope that these fits of discouragement never lasted long: she would end by pretending that she had been mistaken; she would try to believe it, and for a moment or two would actually succeed in thinking her nose quite ordinary and almost shapely.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The certainty of her misfortune had suddenly been revealed to her one day when she was looking at herself in the mirror; it came like a thunderclap.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But there were other faults against which she was powerless: what could she do against her plainness?
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The certainty of her misfortune had suddenly been revealed to her one day when she was looking at herself in the mirror; it came like a thunderclap.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But there is in youth such a power of hope that these fits of discouragement never lasted long: she would end by pretending that she had been mistaken; she would try to believe it, and for a moment or two would actually succeed in thinking her nose quite ordinary and almost shapely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The certainty of her misfortune had suddenly been revealed to her one day when she was looking at herself in the mirror; it came like a thunderclap.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there is in youth such a power of hope that these fits of discouragement never lasted long: she would end by pretending that she had been mistaken; she would try to believe it, and for a moment or two would actually succeed in thinking her nose quite ordinary and almost shapely.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was no doubt about it.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Of course she exaggerated the evil, and saw her nose as ten times larger than it was; it seemed to her to fill all her face; she dared not show herself; she wished to die.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading But there is in youth such a power of hope that these fits of discouragement never lasted long: she would end by pretending that she had been mistaken; she would try to believe it, and for a moment or two would actually succeed in thinking her nose quite ordinary and almost shapely.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The certainty of her misfortune had suddenly been revealed to her one day when she was looking at herself in the mirror; it came like a thunderclap.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But there is in youth such a power of hope that these fits of discouragement never lasted long: she would end by pretending that she had been mistaken; she would try to believe it, and for a moment or two would actually succeed in thinking her nose quite ordinary and almost shapely.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The certainty of her misfortune had suddenly been revealed to her one day when she was looking at herself in the mirror; it came like a thunderclap.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading The certainty of her misfortune had suddenly been revealed to her one day when she was looking at herself in the mirror; it came like a thunderclap.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading The certainty of her misfortune had suddenly been revealed to her one day when she was looking at herself in the mirror; it came like a thunderclap.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading But there is in youth such a power of hope that these fits of discouragement never lasted long: she would end by pretending that she had been mistaken; she would try to believe it, and for a moment or two would actually succeed in thinking her nose quite ordinary and almost shapely.
a particular point in time
From this reading But there is in youth such a power of hope that these fits of discouragement never lasted long: she would end by pretending that she had been mistaken; she would try to believe it, and for a moment or two would actually succeed in thinking her nose quite ordinary and almost shapely.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But there is in youth such a power of hope that these fits of discouragement never lasted long: she would end by pretending that she had been mistaken; she would try to believe it, and for a moment or two would actually succeed in thinking her nose quite ordinary and almost shapely.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no doubt about it.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Of course she exaggerated the evil, and saw her nose as ten times larger than it was; it seemed to her to fill all her face; she dared not show herself; she wished to die.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course she exaggerated the evil, and saw her nose as ten times larger than it was; it seemed to her to fill all her face; she dared not show herself; she wished to die.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The certainty of her misfortune had suddenly been revealed to her one day when she was looking at herself in the mirror; it came like a thunderclap.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The certainty of her misfortune had suddenly been revealed to her one day when she was looking at herself in the mirror; it came like a thunderclap.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But there is in youth such a power of hope that these fits of discouragement never lasted long: she would end by pretending that she had been mistaken; she would try to believe it, and for a moment or two would actually succeed in thinking her nose quite ordinary and almost shapely.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading But there is in youth such a power of hope that these fits of discouragement never lasted long: she would end by pretending that she had been mistaken; she would try to believe it, and for a moment or two would actually succeed in thinking her nose quite ordinary and almost shapely.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But there were other faults against which she was powerless: what could she do against her plainness?
plainnessnoun
the state of being unmixed with other material
From this reading But there were other faults against which she was powerless: what could she do against her plainness?
possession of controlling influence
From this reading But there is in youth such a power of hope that these fits of discouragement never lasted long: she would end by pretending that she had been mistaken; she would try to believe it, and for a moment or two would actually succeed in thinking her nose quite ordinary and almost shapely.
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading But there were other faults against which she was powerless: what could she do against her plainness?
pretendingnounUS /priˈtendɪŋ/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading But there is in youth such a power of hope that these fits of discouragement never lasted long: she would end by pretending that she had been mistaken; she would try to believe it, and for a moment or two would actually succeed in thinking her nose quite ordinary and almost shapely.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But there is in youth such a power of hope that these fits of discouragement never lasted long: she would end by pretending that she had been mistaken; she would try to believe it, and for a moment or two would actually succeed in thinking her nose quite ordinary and almost shapely.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading The certainty of her misfortune had suddenly been revealed to her one day when she was looking at herself in the mirror; it came like a thunderclap.
cut with a saw
From this reading Of course she exaggerated the evil, and saw her nose as ten times larger than it was; it seemed to her to fill all her face; she dared not show herself; she wished to die.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Of course she exaggerated the evil, and saw her nose as ten times larger than it was; it seemed to her to fill all her face; she dared not show herself; she wished to die.
shapelyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪpli/
having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape
From this reading But there is in youth such a power of hope that these fits of discouragement never lasted long: she would end by pretending that she had been mistaken; she would try to believe it, and for a moment or two would actually succeed in thinking her nose quite ordinary and almost shapely.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But there were other faults against which she was powerless: what could she do against her plainness?
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Of course she exaggerated the evil, and saw her nose as ten times larger than it was; it seemed to her to fill all her face; she dared not show herself; she wished to die.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading But there is in youth such a power of hope that these fits of discouragement never lasted long: she would end by pretending that she had been mistaken; she would try to believe it, and for a moment or two would actually succeed in thinking her nose quite ordinary and almost shapely.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But there is in youth such a power of hope that these fits of discouragement never lasted long: she would end by pretending that she had been mistaken; she would try to believe it, and for a moment or two would actually succeed in thinking her nose quite ordinary and almost shapely.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The certainty of her misfortune had suddenly been revealed to her one day when she was looking at herself in the mirror; it came like a thunderclap.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Of course she exaggerated the evil, and saw her nose as ten times larger than it was; it seemed to her to fill all her face; she dared not show herself; she wished to die.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Of course she exaggerated the evil, and saw her nose as ten times larger than it was; it seemed to her to fill all her face; she dared not show herself; she wished to die.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But there is in youth such a power of hope that these fits of discouragement never lasted long: she would end by pretending that she had been mistaken; she would try to believe it, and for a moment or two would actually succeed in thinking her nose quite ordinary and almost shapely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The certainty of her misfortune had suddenly been revealed to her one day when she was looking at herself in the mirror; it came like a thunderclap.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there were other faults against which she was powerless: what could she do against her plainness?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But there is in youth such a power of hope that these fits of discouragement never lasted long: she would end by pretending that she had been mistaken; she would try to believe it, and for a moment or two would actually succeed in thinking her nose quite ordinary and almost shapely.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading But there is in youth such a power of hope that these fits of discouragement never lasted long: she would end by pretending that she had been mistaken; she would try to believe it, and for a moment or two would actually succeed in thinking her nose quite ordinary and almost shapely.
thunderclapnoun
a single sharp crash of thunder
From this reading The certainty of her misfortune had suddenly been revealed to her one day when she was looking at herself in the mirror; it came like a thunderclap.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Of course she exaggerated the evil, and saw her nose as ten times larger than it was; it seemed to her to fill all her face; she dared not show herself; she wished to die.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The certainty of her misfortune had suddenly been revealed to her one day when she was looking at herself in the mirror; it came like a thunderclap.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading But there is in youth such a power of hope that these fits of discouragement never lasted long: she would end by pretending that she had been mistaken; she would try to believe it, and for a moment or two would actually succeed in thinking her nose quite ordinary and almost shapely.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But there is in youth such a power of hope that these fits of discouragement never lasted long: she would end by pretending that she had been mistaken; she would try to believe it, and for a moment or two would actually succeed in thinking her nose quite ordinary and almost shapely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there were other faults against which she was powerless: what could she do against her plainness?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But there were other faults against which she was powerless: what could she do against her plainness?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But there were other faults against which she was powerless: what could she do against her plainness?
at the time that
From this reading The certainty of her misfortune had suddenly been revealed to her one day when she was looking at herself in the mirror; it came like a thunderclap.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But there were other faults against which she was powerless: what could she do against her plainness?
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Of course she exaggerated the evil, and saw her nose as ten times larger than it was; it seemed to her to fill all her face; she dared not show herself; she wished to die.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But there is in youth such a power of hope that these fits of discouragement never lasted long: she would end by pretending that she had been mistaken; she would try to believe it, and for a moment or two would actually succeed in thinking her nose quite ordinary and almost shapely.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading But there is in youth such a power of hope that these fits of discouragement never lasted long: she would end by pretending that she had been mistaken; she would try to believe it, and for a moment or two would actually succeed in thinking her nose quite ordinary and almost shapely.
