used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Laurel had left Belle Vue in a sudden panic of fear and dread.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading She knew that Mr. Ford sympathized with the Le Roys in their repentance and sorrow, and she knew what his advice would be.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading She was afraid that her bold denial of her identity would irritate the Le Roys into an attempt to prove their charges and claim her child.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was afraid that her bold denial of her identity would irritate the Le Roys into an attempt to prove their charges and claim her child.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Laurel had left Belle Vue in a sudden panic of fear and dread.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading She was afraid that her bold denial of her identity would irritate the Le Roys into an attempt to prove their charges and claim her child.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She knew that Mr. Ford sympathized with the Le Roys in their repentance and sorrow, and she knew what his advice would be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She did not confide to her uncle the fact that she had been charged with her identity by her husband and his mother.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She determined to put a wide distance between herself and her husband, regretting in her new-born terror that she had ever exposed herself to the danger of being recognized by him.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading Laurel had left Belle Vue in a sudden panic of fear and dread.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She determined to put a wide distance between herself and her husband, regretting in her new-born terror that she had ever exposed herself to the danger of being recognized by him.
fearless and daring
From this reading She was afraid that her bold denial of her identity would irritate the Le Roys into an attempt to prove their charges and claim her child.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She determined to put a wide distance between herself and her husband, regretting in her new-born terror that she had ever exposed herself to the danger of being recognized by him.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading She did not confide to her uncle the fact that she had been charged with her identity by her husband and his mother.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading She was afraid that her bold denial of her identity would irritate the Le Roys into an attempt to prove their charges and claim her child.
a young person of either sex
From this reading She was afraid that her bold denial of her identity would irritate the Le Roys into an attempt to prove their charges and claim her child.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading She was afraid that her bold denial of her identity would irritate the Le Roys into an attempt to prove their charges and claim her child.
confideverbUS /kənˈfaɪd/
reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading She did not confide to her uncle the fact that she had been charged with her identity by her husband and his mother.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading She determined to put a wide distance between herself and her husband, regretting in her new-born terror that she had ever exposed herself to the danger of being recognized by him.
denialnounUS /dɪˈnaɪəl/
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading She was afraid that her bold denial of her identity would irritate the Le Roys into an attempt to prove their charges and claim her child.
characterized by great determination
From this reading She determined to put a wide distance between herself and her husband, regretting in her new-born terror that she had ever exposed herself to the danger of being recognized by him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not confide to her uncle the fact that she had been charged with her identity by her husband and his mother.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading She determined to put a wide distance between herself and her husband, regretting in her new-born terror that she had ever exposed herself to the danger of being recognized by him.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Laurel had left Belle Vue in a sudden panic of fear and dread.
at any time
From this reading She determined to put a wide distance between herself and her husband, regretting in her new-born terror that she had ever exposed herself to the danger of being recognized by him.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading She determined to put a wide distance between herself and her husband, regretting in her new-born terror that she had ever exposed herself to the danger of being recognized by him.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading She did not confide to her uncle the fact that she had been charged with her identity by her husband and his mother.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Laurel had left Belle Vue in a sudden panic of fear and dread.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading She knew that Mr. Ford sympathized with the Le Roys in their repentance and sorrow, and she knew what his advice would be.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Laurel had left Belle Vue in a sudden panic of fear and dread.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was afraid that her bold denial of her identity would irritate the Le Roys into an attempt to prove their charges and claim her child.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She determined to put a wide distance between herself and her husband, regretting in her new-born terror that she had ever exposed herself to the danger of being recognized by him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She determined to put a wide distance between herself and her husband, regretting in her new-born terror that she had ever exposed herself to the danger of being recognized by him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She did not confide to her uncle the fact that she had been charged with her identity by her husband and his mother.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She determined to put a wide distance between herself and her husband, regretting in her new-born terror that she had ever exposed herself to the danger of being recognized by him.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading She was afraid that her bold denial of her identity would irritate the Le Roys into an attempt to prove their charges and claim her child.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Laurel had left Belle Vue in a sudden panic of fear and dread.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She was afraid that her bold denial of her identity would irritate the Le Roys into an attempt to prove their charges and claim her child.
irritateverbUS /ˈɪrɪteɪt/
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading She was afraid that her bold denial of her identity would irritate the Le Roys into an attempt to prove their charges and claim her child.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew that Mr. Ford sympathized with the Le Roys in their repentance and sorrow, and she knew what his advice would be.
LaurelnounUS /ˈlɔːrəl/
any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family
From this reading Laurel had left Belle Vue in a sudden panic of fear and dread.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading She was afraid that her bold denial of her identity would irritate the Le Roys into an attempt to prove their charges and claim her child.
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 Laurel had left Belle Vue in a sudden panic of fear and dread.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She did not confide to her uncle the fact that she had been charged with her identity by her husband and his mother.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She knew that Mr. Ford sympathized with the Le Roys in their repentance and sorrow, and she knew what his advice would be.
new-born
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From this reading She determined to put a wide distance between herself and her husband, regretting in her new-born terror that she had ever exposed herself to the danger of being recognized by him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not confide to her uncle the fact that she had been charged with her identity by her husband and his mother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Laurel had left Belle Vue in a sudden panic of fear and dread.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Laurel had left Belle Vue in a sudden panic of fear and dread.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading She was afraid that her bold denial of her identity would irritate the Le Roys into an attempt to prove their charges and claim her child.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She determined to put a wide distance between herself and her husband, regretting in her new-born terror that she had ever exposed herself to the danger of being recognized by him.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading She determined to put a wide distance between herself and her husband, regretting in her new-born terror that she had ever exposed herself to the danger of being recognized by him.
regrettingverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪŋ/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading She determined to put a wide distance between herself and her husband, regretting in her new-born terror that she had ever exposed herself to the danger of being recognized by him.
repentancenounUS /rɪˈpentəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading She knew that Mr. Ford sympathized with the Le Roys in their repentance and sorrow, and she knew what his advice would be.
Roys
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was afraid that her bold denial of her identity would irritate the Le Roys into an attempt to prove their charges and claim her child.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was afraid that her bold denial of her identity would irritate the Le Roys into an attempt to prove their charges and claim her child.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading She knew that Mr. Ford sympathized with the Le Roys in their repentance and sorrow, and she knew what his advice would be.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Laurel had left Belle Vue in a sudden panic of fear and dread.
sympathizedverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzd/
past form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading She knew that Mr. Ford sympathized with the Le Roys in their repentance and sorrow, and she knew what his advice would be.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading She determined to put a wide distance between herself and her husband, regretting in her new-born terror that she had ever exposed herself to the danger of being recognized by him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was afraid that her bold denial of her identity would irritate the Le Roys into an attempt to prove their charges and claim her child.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was afraid that her bold denial of her identity would irritate the Le Roys into an attempt to prove their charges and claim her child.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She was afraid that her bold denial of her identity would irritate the Le Roys into an attempt to prove their charges and claim her child.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was afraid that her bold denial of her identity would irritate the Le Roys into an attempt to prove their charges and claim her child.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading She did not confide to her uncle the fact that she had been charged with her identity by her husband and his mother.
Vue
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Laurel had left Belle Vue in a sudden panic of fear and dread.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was afraid that her bold denial of her identity would irritate the Le Roys into an attempt to prove their charges and claim her child.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She knew that Mr. Ford sympathized with the Le Roys in their repentance and sorrow, and she knew what his advice would be.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading She determined to put a wide distance between herself and her husband, regretting in her new-born terror that she had ever exposed herself to the danger of being recognized by him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She did not confide to her uncle the fact that she had been charged with her identity by her husband and his mother.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was afraid that her bold denial of her identity would irritate the Le Roys into an attempt to prove their charges and claim her child.
