used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LUKE FORMS A RESOLUTION As Luke read this letter his pleasant face became stern in its expression.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The large sum of which they had been defrauded would have insured them comfort and saved them from many an anxiety.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The large sum of which they had been defrauded would have insured them comfort and saved them from many an anxiety.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The large sum of which they had been defrauded would have insured them comfort and saved them from many an anxiety.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LUKE FORMS A RESOLUTION As Luke read this letter his pleasant face became stern in its expression.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading LUKE FORMS A RESOLUTION As Luke read this letter his pleasant face became stern in its expression.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had indeed been cruelly wronged.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading His mother would not have been obliged to take in sewing, and he himself could have carried out his cherished design of obtaining a college education.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading His mother would not have been obliged to take in sewing, and he himself could have carried out his cherished design of obtaining a college education.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading His mother would not have been obliged to take in sewing, and he himself could have carried out his cherished design of obtaining a college education.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading The large sum of which they had been defrauded would have insured them comfort and saved them from many an anxiety.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading This man in whom his father had reposed the utmost confidence had been false to his trust.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His mother would not have been obliged to take in sewing, and he himself could have carried out his cherished design of obtaining a college education.
cruellyadverbUS /ˈkruːli/
excessively
From this reading They had indeed been cruelly wronged.
defraudedverbUS /dɪˈfrɔːdɪd/
past form of “defraud” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading The large sum of which they had been defrauded would have insured them comfort and saved them from many an anxiety.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading His mother would not have been obliged to take in sewing, and he himself could have carried out his cherished design of obtaining a college education.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading His mother would not have been obliged to take in sewing, and he himself could have carried out his cherished design of obtaining a college education.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading LUKE FORMS A RESOLUTION As Luke read this letter his pleasant face became stern in its expression.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading LUKE FORMS A RESOLUTION As Luke read this letter his pleasant face became stern in its expression.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading This man in whom his father had reposed the utmost confidence had been false to his trust.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading This man in whom his father had reposed the utmost confidence had been false to his trust.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading LUKE FORMS A RESOLUTION As Luke read this letter his pleasant face became stern in its expression.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The large sum of which they had been defrauded would have insured them comfort and saved them from many an anxiety.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had indeed been cruelly wronged.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The large sum of which they had been defrauded would have insured them comfort and saved them from many an anxiety.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His mother would not have been obliged to take in sewing, and he himself could have carried out his cherished design of obtaining a college education.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His mother would not have been obliged to take in sewing, and he himself could have carried out his cherished design of obtaining a college education.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LUKE FORMS A RESOLUTION As Luke read this letter his pleasant face became stern in its expression.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LUKE FORMS A RESOLUTION As Luke read this letter his pleasant face became stern in its expression.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading They had indeed been cruelly wronged.
insuredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrd/
covered by insurance
From this reading The large sum of which they had been defrauded would have insured them comfort and saved them from many an anxiety.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading LUKE FORMS A RESOLUTION As Luke read this letter his pleasant face became stern in its expression.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The large sum of which they had been defrauded would have insured them comfort and saved them from many an anxiety.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading LUKE FORMS A RESOLUTION As Luke read this letter his pleasant face became stern in its expression.
LUKEnounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading LUKE FORMS A RESOLUTION As Luke read this letter his pleasant face became stern in its expression.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This man in whom his father had reposed the utmost confidence had been false to his trust.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The large sum of which they had been defrauded would have insured them comfort and saved them from many an anxiety.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His mother would not have been obliged to take in sewing, and he himself could have carried out his cherished design of obtaining a college education.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His mother would not have been obliged to take in sewing, and he himself could have carried out his cherished design of obtaining a college education.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading His mother would not have been obliged to take in sewing, and he himself could have carried out his cherished design of obtaining a college education.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading His mother would not have been obliged to take in sewing, and he himself could have carried out his cherished design of obtaining a college education.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The large sum of which they had been defrauded would have insured them comfort and saved them from many an anxiety.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His mother would not have been obliged to take in sewing, and he himself could have carried out his cherished design of obtaining a college education.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading LUKE FORMS A RESOLUTION As Luke read this letter his pleasant face became stern in its expression.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading LUKE FORMS A RESOLUTION As Luke read this letter his pleasant face became stern in its expression.
reposed
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From this reading This man in whom his father had reposed the utmost confidence had been false to his trust.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading LUKE FORMS A RESOLUTION As Luke read this letter his pleasant face became stern in its expression.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading The large sum of which they had been defrauded would have insured them comfort and saved them from many an anxiety.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading His mother would not have been obliged to take in sewing, and he himself could have carried out his cherished design of obtaining a college education.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading LUKE FORMS A RESOLUTION As Luke read this letter his pleasant face became stern in its expression.
a quantity of money
From this reading The large sum of which they had been defrauded would have insured them comfort and saved them from many an anxiety.
carry out
From this reading His mother would not have been obliged to take in sewing, and he himself could have carried out his cherished design of obtaining a college education.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The large sum of which they had been defrauded would have insured them comfort and saved them from many an anxiety.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The large sum of which they had been defrauded would have insured them comfort and saved them from many an anxiety.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had indeed been cruelly wronged.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading LUKE FORMS A RESOLUTION As Luke read this letter his pleasant face became stern in its expression.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His mother would not have been obliged to take in sewing, and he himself could have carried out his cherished design of obtaining a college education.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading This man in whom his father had reposed the utmost confidence had been false to his trust.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading This man in whom his father had reposed the utmost confidence had been false to his trust.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The large sum of which they had been defrauded would have insured them comfort and saved them from many an anxiety.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This man in whom his father had reposed the utmost confidence had been false to his trust.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The large sum of which they had been defrauded would have insured them comfort and saved them from many an anxiety.
wrongedverbUS /rɔːŋd/
past form of “wrong” — treat unjustly; do wrong to
From this reading They had indeed been cruelly wronged.
