used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I FORCE BILLIE TO LISTEN There was a narrow settee against the wall, and I sat down upon it, to think and to wait for Hardy's return.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I FORCE BILLIE TO LISTEN There was a narrow settee against the wall, and I sat down upon it, to think and to wait for Hardy's return.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Eager as I was to discover the cause of Le Gaire's death, yet it seemed almost more important that Billie be brought to an understanding of conditions.
amendsnounUS /əˈmendz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading I hardly knew what I dared hope as a result, but she was impulsive, warm-hearted, and would surely endeavor to make amends.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Eager as I was to discover the cause of Le Gaire's death, yet it seemed almost more important that Billie be brought to an understanding of conditions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I FORCE BILLIE TO LISTEN There was a narrow settee against the wall, and I sat down upon it, to think and to wait for Hardy's return.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Eager as I was to discover the cause of Le Gaire's death, yet it seemed almost more important that Billie be brought to an understanding of conditions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her father could scarcely fail this time to relate in full the details of our encounter, and the girl would realize at once her injustice toward me.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Bell came back from the front of the house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Eager as I was to discover the cause of Le Gaire's death, yet it seemed almost more important that Billie be brought to an understanding of conditions.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Bell came back from the front of the house.
BILLIE
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From this reading I FORCE BILLIE TO LISTEN There was a narrow settee against the wall, and I sat down upon it, to think and to wait for Hardy's return.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Eager as I was to discover the cause of Le Gaire's death, yet it seemed almost more important that Billie be brought to an understanding of conditions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I hardly knew what I dared hope as a result, but she was impulsive, warm-hearted, and would surely endeavor to make amends.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Bell came back from the front of the house.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Eager as I was to discover the cause of Le Gaire's death, yet it seemed almost more important that Billie be brought to an understanding of conditions.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Eager as I was to discover the cause of Le Gaire's death, yet it seemed almost more important that Billie be brought to an understanding of conditions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her father could scarcely fail this time to relate in full the details of our encounter, and the girl would realize at once her injustice toward me.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading I hardly knew what I dared hope as a result, but she was impulsive, warm-hearted, and would surely endeavor to make amends.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Eager as I was to discover the cause of Le Gaire's death, yet it seemed almost more important that Billie be brought to an understanding of conditions.
true confidential information
From this reading Her father could scarcely fail this time to relate in full the details of our encounter, and the girl would realize at once her injustice toward me.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Eager as I was to discover the cause of Le Gaire's death, yet it seemed almost more important that Billie be brought to an understanding of conditions.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I FORCE BILLIE TO LISTEN There was a narrow settee against the wall, and I sat down upon it, to think and to wait for Hardy's return.
EageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Eager as I was to discover the cause of Le Gaire's death, yet it seemed almost more important that Billie be brought to an understanding of conditions.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading Her father could scarcely fail this time to relate in full the details of our encounter, and the girl would realize at once her injustice toward me.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading I hardly knew what I dared hope as a result, but she was impulsive, warm-hearted, and would surely endeavor to make amends.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Her father could scarcely fail this time to relate in full the details of our encounter, and the girl would realize at once her injustice toward me.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her father could scarcely fail this time to relate in full the details of our encounter, and the girl would realize at once her injustice toward me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I FORCE BILLIE TO LISTEN There was a narrow settee against the wall, and I sat down upon it, to think and to wait for Hardy's return.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading I FORCE BILLIE TO LISTEN There was a narrow settee against the wall, and I sat down upon it, to think and to wait for Hardy's return.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bell came back from the front of the house.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Bell came back from the front of the house.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Her father could scarcely fail this time to relate in full the details of our encounter, and the girl would realize at once her injustice toward me.
Gaire's
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From this reading Eager as I was to discover the cause of Le Gaire's death, yet it seemed almost more important that Billie be brought to an understanding of conditions.
a young female
From this reading Her father could scarcely fail this time to relate in full the details of our encounter, and the girl would realize at once her injustice toward me.
only a very short time before
From this reading I hardly knew what I dared hope as a result, but she was impulsive, warm-hearted, and would surely endeavor to make amends.
Hardy'snounUS /ˈhɑːrdiz/
possessive form of “hardy” — United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957)
From this reading I FORCE BILLIE TO LISTEN There was a narrow settee against the wall, and I sat down upon it, to think and to wait for Hardy's return.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her father could scarcely fail this time to relate in full the details of our encounter, and the girl would realize at once her injustice toward me.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hardly knew what I dared hope as a result, but she was impulsive, warm-hearted, and would surely endeavor to make amends.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Bell came back from the front of the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I FORCE BILLIE TO LISTEN There was a narrow settee against the wall, and I sat down upon it, to think and to wait for Hardy's return.
of great significance or value
From this reading Eager as I was to discover the cause of Le Gaire's death, yet it seemed almost more important that Billie be brought to an understanding of conditions.
impulsiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
From this reading I hardly knew what I dared hope as a result, but she was impulsive, warm-hearted, and would surely endeavor to make amends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her father could scarcely fail this time to relate in full the details of our encounter, and the girl would realize at once her injustice toward me.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading Her father could scarcely fail this time to relate in full the details of our encounter, and the girl would realize at once her injustice toward me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I FORCE BILLIE TO LISTEN There was a narrow settee against the wall, and I sat down upon it, to think and to wait for Hardy's return.
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 I hardly knew what I dared hope as a result, but she was impulsive, warm-hearted, and would surely endeavor to make amends.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Eager as I was to discover the cause of Le Gaire's death, yet it seemed almost more important that Billie be brought to an understanding of conditions.
hear with intention
From this reading I FORCE BILLIE TO LISTEN There was a narrow settee against the wall, and I sat down upon it, to think and to wait for Hardy's return.
engage in
From this reading I hardly knew what I dared hope as a result, but she was impulsive, warm-hearted, and would surely endeavor to make amends.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her father could scarcely fail this time to relate in full the details of our encounter, and the girl would realize at once her injustice toward me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Eager as I was to discover the cause of Le Gaire's death, yet it seemed almost more important that Billie be brought to an understanding of conditions.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading I FORCE BILLIE TO LISTEN There was a narrow settee against the wall, and I sat down upon it, to think and to wait for Hardy's return.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Eager as I was to discover the cause of Le Gaire's death, yet it seemed almost more important that Billie be brought to an understanding of conditions.
on one occasion
From this reading Her father could scarcely fail this time to relate in full the details of our encounter, and the girl would realize at once her injustice toward me.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Her father could scarcely fail this time to relate in full the details of our encounter, and the girl would realize at once her injustice toward me.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Her father could scarcely fail this time to relate in full the details of our encounter, and the girl would realize at once her injustice toward me.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Her father could scarcely fail this time to relate in full the details of our encounter, and the girl would realize at once her injustice toward me.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I hardly knew what I dared hope as a result, but she was impulsive, warm-hearted, and would surely endeavor to make amends.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I FORCE BILLIE TO LISTEN There was a narrow settee against the wall, and I sat down upon it, to think and to wait for Hardy's return.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I FORCE BILLIE TO LISTEN There was a narrow settee against the wall, and I sat down upon it, to think and to wait for Hardy's return.
only a very short time before
From this reading Her father could scarcely fail this time to relate in full the details of our encounter, and the girl would realize at once her injustice toward me.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Eager as I was to discover the cause of Le Gaire's death, yet it seemed almost more important that Billie be brought to an understanding of conditions.
setteenoun
a long wooden bench with a back
From this reading I FORCE BILLIE TO LISTEN There was a narrow settee against the wall, and I sat down upon it, to think and to wait for Hardy's return.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I hardly knew what I dared hope as a result, but she was impulsive, warm-hearted, and would surely endeavor to make amends.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading I hardly knew what I dared hope as a result, but she was impulsive, warm-hearted, and would surely endeavor to make amends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Eager as I was to discover the cause of Le Gaire's death, yet it seemed almost more important that Billie be brought to an understanding of conditions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I FORCE BILLIE TO LISTEN There was a narrow settee against the wall, and I sat down upon it, to think and to wait for Hardy's return.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I FORCE BILLIE TO LISTEN There was a narrow settee against the wall, and I sat down upon it, to think and to wait for Hardy's return.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I FORCE BILLIE TO LISTEN There was a narrow settee against the wall, and I sat down upon it, to think and to wait for Hardy's return.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Her father could scarcely fail this time to relate in full the details of our encounter, and the girl would realize at once her injustice toward me.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Her father could scarcely fail this time to relate in full the details of our encounter, and the girl would realize at once her injustice toward me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I FORCE BILLIE TO LISTEN There was a narrow settee against the wall, and I sat down upon it, to think and to wait for Hardy's return.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Her father could scarcely fail this time to relate in full the details of our encounter, and the girl would realize at once her injustice toward me.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Eager as I was to discover the cause of Le Gaire's death, yet it seemed almost more important that Billie be brought to an understanding of conditions.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I FORCE BILLIE TO LISTEN There was a narrow settee against the wall, and I sat down upon it, to think and to wait for Hardy's return.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading I FORCE BILLIE TO LISTEN There was a narrow settee against the wall, and I sat down upon it, to think and to wait for Hardy's return.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading I FORCE BILLIE TO LISTEN There was a narrow settee against the wall, and I sat down upon it, to think and to wait for Hardy's return.
warm-hearted
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From this reading I hardly knew what I dared hope as a result, but she was impulsive, warm-hearted, and would surely endeavor to make amends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I FORCE BILLIE TO LISTEN There was a narrow settee against the wall, and I sat down upon it, to think and to wait for Hardy's return.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I hardly knew what I dared hope as a result, but she was impulsive, warm-hearted, and would surely endeavor to make amends.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Her father could scarcely fail this time to relate in full the details of our encounter, and the girl would realize at once her injustice toward me.
but in spite of that
From this reading Eager as I was to discover the cause of Le Gaire's death, yet it seemed almost more important that Billie be brought to an understanding of conditions.
