used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They require a clear space round them, the removal of everything which may overmaster them, and constant delicate attention.'--MARK RUTHERFORD.
anew
From this reading Mrs. Blake quieted down the moment she resumed her seat; and though the remainder of her conversation concerned herself and Cyril, she did not venture again on any dangerous allusion.
allusionnounUS /əˈluːʒən/
passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading Mrs. Blake quieted down the moment she resumed her seat; and though the remainder of her conversation concerned herself and Cyril, she did not venture again on any dangerous allusion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They require a clear space round them, the removal of everything which may overmaster them, and constant delicate attention.'--MARK RUTHERFORD.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mrs. Blake quieted down the moment she resumed her seat; and though the remainder of her conversation concerned herself and Cyril, she did not venture again on any dangerous allusion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MOLLIE GOES INTO EXILE 'There are some natures that cannot unfold under pressure, or in the presence of unregarding power.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading They require a clear space round them, the removal of everything which may overmaster them, and constant delicate attention.'--MARK RUTHERFORD.
Audrey
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From this reading Audrey had no cause to regret her concession.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading Mrs. Blake quieted down the moment she resumed her seat; and though the remainder of her conversation concerned herself and Cyril, she did not venture again on any dangerous allusion.
cannot
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From this reading MOLLIE GOES INTO EXILE 'There are some natures that cannot unfold under pressure, or in the presence of unregarding power.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Audrey had no cause to regret her concession.
rid of obstructions
From this reading They require a clear space round them, the removal of everything which may overmaster them, and constant delicate attention.'--MARK RUTHERFORD.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Mrs. Blake quieted down the moment she resumed her seat; and though the remainder of her conversation concerned herself and Cyril, she did not venture again on any dangerous allusion.
concessionnounUS /kənˈseʃən/
a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
From this reading Audrey had no cause to regret her concession.
unvarying in nature
From this reading They require a clear space round them, the removal of everything which may overmaster them, and constant delicate attention.'--MARK RUTHERFORD.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Mrs. Blake quieted down the moment she resumed her seat; and though the remainder of her conversation concerned herself and Cyril, she did not venture again on any dangerous allusion.
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading Mrs. Blake quieted down the moment she resumed her seat; and though the remainder of her conversation concerned herself and Cyril, she did not venture again on any dangerous allusion.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Mrs. Blake quieted down the moment she resumed her seat; and though the remainder of her conversation concerned herself and Cyril, she did not venture again on any dangerous allusion.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading They require a clear space round them, the removal of everything which may overmaster them, and constant delicate attention.'--MARK RUTHERFORD.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. Blake quieted down the moment she resumed her seat; and though the remainder of her conversation concerned herself and Cyril, she did not venture again on any dangerous allusion.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mrs. Blake quieted down the moment she resumed her seat; and though the remainder of her conversation concerned herself and Cyril, she did not venture again on any dangerous allusion.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading They require a clear space round them, the removal of everything which may overmaster them, and constant delicate attention.'--MARK RUTHERFORD.
EXILEverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading MOLLIE GOES INTO EXILE 'There are some natures that cannot unfold under pressure, or in the presence of unregarding power.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading MOLLIE GOES INTO EXILE 'There are some natures that cannot unfold under pressure, or in the presence of unregarding power.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Audrey had no cause to regret her concession.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Audrey had no cause to regret her concession.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Hers was one.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Blake quieted down the moment she resumed her seat; and though the remainder of her conversation concerned herself and Cyril, she did not venture again on any dangerous allusion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MOLLIE GOES INTO EXILE 'There are some natures that cannot unfold under pressure, or in the presence of unregarding power.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading MOLLIE GOES INTO EXILE 'There are some natures that cannot unfold under pressure, or in the presence of unregarding power.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading They require a clear space round them, the removal of everything which may overmaster them, and constant delicate attention.'--MARK RUTHERFORD.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading They require a clear space round them, the removal of everything which may overmaster them, and constant delicate attention.'--MARK RUTHERFORD.
MOLLIEnounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading MOLLIE GOES INTO EXILE 'There are some natures that cannot unfold under pressure, or in the presence of unregarding power.
a particular point in time
From this reading Mrs. Blake quieted down the moment she resumed her seat; and though the remainder of her conversation concerned herself and Cyril, she did not venture again on any dangerous allusion.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Blake quieted down the moment she resumed her seat; and though the remainder of her conversation concerned herself and Cyril, she did not venture again on any dangerous allusion.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading MOLLIE GOES INTO EXILE 'There are some natures that cannot unfold under pressure, or in the presence of unregarding power.
not any; not one
From this reading Audrey had no cause to regret her concession.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Blake quieted down the moment she resumed her seat; and though the remainder of her conversation concerned herself and Cyril, she did not venture again on any dangerous allusion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MOLLIE GOES INTO EXILE 'There are some natures that cannot unfold under pressure, or in the presence of unregarding power.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Blake quieted down the moment she resumed her seat; and though the remainder of her conversation concerned herself and Cyril, she did not venture again on any dangerous allusion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hers was one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MOLLIE GOES INTO EXILE 'There are some natures that cannot unfold under pressure, or in the presence of unregarding power.
overmasterverb
overcome by superior force
From this reading They require a clear space round them, the removal of everything which may overmaster them, and constant delicate attention.'--MARK RUTHERFORD.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading MOLLIE GOES INTO EXILE 'There are some natures that cannot unfold under pressure, or in the presence of unregarding power.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading MOLLIE GOES INTO EXILE 'There are some natures that cannot unfold under pressure, or in the presence of unregarding power.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading MOLLIE GOES INTO EXILE 'There are some natures that cannot unfold under pressure, or in the presence of unregarding power.
quietedverbUS /ˈkwaɪətɪd/
past form of “quiet” — become quiet or quieter
From this reading Mrs. Blake quieted down the moment she resumed her seat; and though the remainder of her conversation concerned herself and Cyril, she did not venture again on any dangerous allusion.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Audrey had no cause to regret her concession.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading Mrs. Blake quieted down the moment she resumed her seat; and though the remainder of her conversation concerned herself and Cyril, she did not venture again on any dangerous allusion.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading They require a clear space round them, the removal of everything which may overmaster them, and constant delicate attention.'--MARK RUTHERFORD.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading They require a clear space round them, the removal of everything which may overmaster them, and constant delicate attention.'--MARK RUTHERFORD.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Mrs. Blake quieted down the moment she resumed her seat; and though the remainder of her conversation concerned herself and Cyril, she did not venture again on any dangerous allusion.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading They require a clear space round them, the removal of everything which may overmaster them, and constant delicate attention.'--MARK RUTHERFORD.
RUTHERFORDnounUS /ˈrʌθərfərd/
a unit strength of a radioactive source equal to one million disintegrations per second
From this reading They require a clear space round them, the removal of everything which may overmaster them, and constant delicate attention.'--MARK RUTHERFORD.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Mrs. Blake quieted down the moment she resumed her seat; and though the remainder of her conversation concerned herself and Cyril, she did not venture again on any dangerous allusion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Blake quieted down the moment she resumed her seat; and though the remainder of her conversation concerned herself and Cyril, she did not venture again on any dangerous allusion.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading MOLLIE GOES INTO EXILE 'There are some natures that cannot unfold under pressure, or in the presence of unregarding power.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading They require a clear space round them, the removal of everything which may overmaster them, and constant delicate attention.'--MARK RUTHERFORD.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MOLLIE GOES INTO EXILE 'There are some natures that cannot unfold under pressure, or in the presence of unregarding power.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MOLLIE GOES INTO EXILE 'There are some natures that cannot unfold under pressure, or in the presence of unregarding power.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They require a clear space round them, the removal of everything which may overmaster them, and constant delicate attention.'--MARK RUTHERFORD.
in or at that place or location
From this reading MOLLIE GOES INTO EXILE 'There are some natures that cannot unfold under pressure, or in the presence of unregarding power.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They require a clear space round them, the removal of everything which may overmaster them, and constant delicate attention.'--MARK RUTHERFORD.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mrs. Blake quieted down the moment she resumed her seat; and though the remainder of her conversation concerned herself and Cyril, she did not venture again on any dangerous allusion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Audrey had no cause to regret her concession.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading MOLLIE GOES INTO EXILE 'There are some natures that cannot unfold under pressure, or in the presence of unregarding power.
unfoldverbUS /ənˈfoʊld/
develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading MOLLIE GOES INTO EXILE 'There are some natures that cannot unfold under pressure, or in the presence of unregarding power.
unregarding
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From this reading MOLLIE GOES INTO EXILE 'There are some natures that cannot unfold under pressure, or in the presence of unregarding power.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Mrs. Blake quieted down the moment she resumed her seat; and though the remainder of her conversation concerned herself and Cyril, she did not venture again on any dangerous allusion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hers was one.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They require a clear space round them, the removal of everything which may overmaster them, and constant delicate attention.'--MARK RUTHERFORD.
