the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am not rich, as you know, but I will toil harder now that I have such an object in life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I am not rich, as you know, but I will toil harder now that I have such an object in life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I am not rich, as you know, but I will toil harder now that I have such an object in life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am not rich, as you know, but I will toil harder now that I have such an object in life.
Carmontelle
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From this reading His voice was so full of feeling, despite its sternness, that Carmontelle was puzzled.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Then Van Zandt said, sternly: "I will have no one say that I was paid to take the girl of my choice.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading His voice was so full of feeling, despite its sternness, that Carmontelle was puzzled.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He exclaimed: "Your pride does you honor, Van Zandt.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading He exclaimed: "Your pride does you honor, Van Zandt.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading His voice was so full of feeling, despite its sternness, that Carmontelle was puzzled.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His voice was so full of feeling, despite its sternness, that Carmontelle was puzzled.
a young female
From this reading Then Van Zandt said, sternly: "I will have no one say that I was paid to take the girl of my choice.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She shall not go shabby or hungry, I promise you."
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading I am not rich, as you know, but I will toil harder now that I have such an object in life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Then Van Zandt said, sternly: "I will have no one say that I was paid to take the girl of my choice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He exclaimed: "Your pride does you honor, Van Zandt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His voice was so full of feeling, despite its sternness, that Carmontelle was puzzled.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading He exclaimed: "Your pride does you honor, Van Zandt.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading She shall not go shabby or hungry, I promise you."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Then Van Zandt said, sternly: "I will have no one say that I was paid to take the girl of my choice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am not rich, as you know, but I will toil harder now that I have such an object in life.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His voice was so full of feeling, despite its sternness, that Carmontelle was puzzled.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I am not rich, as you know, but I will toil harder now that I have such an object in life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I am not rich, as you know, but I will toil harder now that I have such an object in life.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Then Van Zandt said, sternly: "I will have no one say that I was paid to take the girl of my choice.
not any; not one
From this reading Then Van Zandt said, sternly: "I will have no one say that I was paid to take the girl of my choice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am not rich, as you know, but I will toil harder now that I have such an object in life.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I am not rich, as you know, but I will toil harder now that I have such an object in life.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading I am not rich, as you know, but I will toil harder now that I have such an object in life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then Van Zandt said, sternly: "I will have no one say that I was paid to take the girl of my choice.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then Van Zandt said, sternly: "I will have no one say that I was paid to take the girl of my choice.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She shall not go shabby or hungry, I promise you."
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Then Van Zandt said, sternly: "I will have no one say that I was paid to take the girl of my choice.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading He exclaimed: "Your pride does you honor, Van Zandt.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading She shall not go shabby or hungry, I promise you."
filled with bewilderment
From this reading His voice was so full of feeling, despite its sternness, that Carmontelle was puzzled.
possessing material wealth
From this reading I am not rich, as you know, but I will toil harder now that I have such an object in life.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then Van Zandt said, sternly: "I will have no one say that I was paid to take the girl of my choice.
express in words
From this reading Then Van Zandt said, sternly: "I will have no one say that I was paid to take the girl of my choice.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading She shall not go shabby or hungry, I promise you."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading She shall not go shabby or hungry, I promise you."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She shall not go shabby or hungry, I promise you."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His voice was so full of feeling, despite its sternness, that Carmontelle was puzzled.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading Then Van Zandt said, sternly: "I will have no one say that I was paid to take the girl of my choice.
sternnessnounUS /ˈstɜːrnnəs/
the quality (as of scenery) being grim and gloomy and forbidding
From this reading His voice was so full of feeling, despite its sternness, that Carmontelle was puzzled.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I am not rich, as you know, but I will toil harder now that I have such an object in life.
carry out
From this reading Then Van Zandt said, sternly: "I will have no one say that I was paid to take the girl of my choice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then Van Zandt said, sternly: "I will have no one say that I was paid to take the girl of my choice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then Van Zandt said, sternly: "I will have no one say that I was paid to take the girl of my choice.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Van Zandt said, sternly: "I will have no one say that I was paid to take the girl of my choice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then Van Zandt said, sternly: "I will have no one say that I was paid to take the girl of my choice.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading I am not rich, as you know, but I will toil harder now that I have such an object in life.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Then Van Zandt said, sternly: "I will have no one say that I was paid to take the girl of my choice.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading His voice was so full of feeling, despite its sternness, that Carmontelle was puzzled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then Van Zandt said, sternly: "I will have no one say that I was paid to take the girl of my choice.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Then Van Zandt said, sternly: "I will have no one say that I was paid to take the girl of my choice.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am not rich, as you know, but I will toil harder now that I have such an object in life.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He exclaimed: "Your pride does you honor, Van Zandt.
Zandt
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From this reading Then Van Zandt said, sternly: "I will have no one say that I was paid to take the girl of my choice.
