used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But, a little later, she admitted to herself that for years, something within her had been demanding that she take a stand on the Indian question something to which Charlie Jackson and Billy had appealed, something which Kent and John Levine had ignored.
absent-minded
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From this reading For several days Lydia was unhappy and absent-minded.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading But, a little later, she admitted to herself that for years, something within her had been demanding that she take a stand on the Indian question something to which Charlie Jackson and Billy had appealed, something which Kent and John Levine had ignored.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For several days Lydia was unhappy and absent-minded.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading But, a little later, she admitted to herself that for years, something within her had been demanding that she take a stand on the Indian question something to which Charlie Jackson and Billy had appealed, something which Kent and John Levine had ignored.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS "Nothing is so proud or so brave as the young pine when it first tops the rest of the forest."--_The Murmuring Pine_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first, in her thoughts she was inclined to blame Billy for forcing this turmoil of mind on her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But, a little later, she admitted to herself that for years, something within her had been demanding that she take a stand on the Indian question something to which Charlie Jackson and Billy had appealed, something which Kent and John Levine had ignored.
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS "Nothing is so proud or so brave as the young pine when it first tops the rest of the forest."--_The Murmuring Pine_.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading At first, in her thoughts she was inclined to blame Billy for forcing this turmoil of mind on her.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading At first, in her thoughts she was inclined to blame Billy for forcing this turmoil of mind on her.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS "Nothing is so proud or so brave as the young pine when it first tops the rest of the forest."--_The Murmuring Pine_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, a little later, she admitted to herself that for years, something within her had been demanding that she take a stand on the Indian question something to which Charlie Jackson and Billy had appealed, something which Kent and John Levine had ignored.
Charlie
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From this reading But, a little later, she admitted to herself that for years, something within her had been demanding that she take a stand on the Indian question something to which Charlie Jackson and Billy had appealed, something which Kent and John Levine had ignored.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For several days Lydia was unhappy and absent-minded.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Yet neither Charlie nor Billy had really forced her to a decision.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading But, a little later, she admitted to herself that for years, something within her had been demanding that she take a stand on the Indian question something to which Charlie Jackson and Billy had appealed, something which Kent and John Levine had ignored.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS "Nothing is so proud or so brave as the young pine when it first tops the rest of the forest."--_The Murmuring Pine_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several days Lydia was unhappy and absent-minded.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Yet neither Charlie nor Billy had really forced her to a decision.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading At first, in her thoughts she was inclined to blame Billy for forcing this turmoil of mind on her.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS "Nothing is so proud or so brave as the young pine when it first tops the rest of the forest."--_The Murmuring Pine_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But, a little later, she admitted to herself that for years, something within her had been demanding that she take a stand on the Indian question something to which Charlie Jackson and Billy had appealed, something which Kent and John Levine had ignored.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At first, in her thoughts she was inclined to blame Billy for forcing this turmoil of mind on her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But, a little later, she admitted to herself that for years, something within her had been demanding that she take a stand on the Indian question something to which Charlie Jackson and Billy had appealed, something which Kent and John Levine had ignored.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading But, a little later, she admitted to herself that for years, something within her had been demanding that she take a stand on the Indian question something to which Charlie Jackson and Billy had appealed, something which Kent and John Levine had ignored.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At first, in her thoughts she was inclined to blame Billy for forcing this turmoil of mind on her.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading At first, in her thoughts she was inclined to blame Billy for forcing this turmoil of mind on her.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading But, a little later, she admitted to herself that for years, something within her had been demanding that she take a stand on the Indian question something to which Charlie Jackson and Billy had appealed, something which Kent and John Levine had ignored.
INVESTIGATIONnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS "Nothing is so proud or so brave as the young pine when it first tops the rest of the forest."--_The Murmuring Pine_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS "Nothing is so proud or so brave as the young pine when it first tops the rest of the forest."--_The Murmuring Pine_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS "Nothing is so proud or so brave as the young pine when it first tops the rest of the forest."--_The Murmuring Pine_.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading But, a little later, she admitted to herself that for years, something within her had been demanding that she take a stand on the Indian question something to which Charlie Jackson and Billy had appealed, something which Kent and John Levine had ignored.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading But, a little later, she admitted to herself that for years, something within her had been demanding that she take a stand on the Indian question something to which Charlie Jackson and Billy had appealed, something which Kent and John Levine had ignored.
KentnounUS /kent/
a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans
From this reading But, a little later, she admitted to herself that for years, something within her had been demanding that she take a stand on the Indian question something to which Charlie Jackson and Billy had appealed, something which Kent and John Levine had ignored.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But, a little later, she admitted to herself that for years, something within her had been demanding that she take a stand on the Indian question something to which Charlie Jackson and Billy had appealed, something which Kent and John Levine had ignored.
Levine
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From this reading But, a little later, she admitted to herself that for years, something within her had been demanding that she take a stand on the Indian question something to which Charlie Jackson and Billy had appealed, something which Kent and John Levine had ignored.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But, a little later, she admitted to herself that for years, something within her had been demanding that she take a stand on the Indian question something to which Charlie Jackson and Billy had appealed, something which Kent and John Levine had ignored.
LydianounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading For several days Lydia was unhappy and absent-minded.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading At first, in her thoughts she was inclined to blame Billy for forcing this turmoil of mind on her.
MurmuringnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS "Nothing is so proud or so brave as the young pine when it first tops the rest of the forest."--_The Murmuring Pine_.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Yet neither Charlie nor Billy had really forced her to a decision.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Yet neither Charlie nor Billy had really forced her to a decision.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS "Nothing is so proud or so brave as the young pine when it first tops the rest of the forest."--_The Murmuring Pine_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS "Nothing is so proud or so brave as the young pine when it first tops the rest of the forest."--_The Murmuring Pine_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At first, in her thoughts she was inclined to blame Billy for forcing this turmoil of mind on her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS "Nothing is so proud or so brave as the young pine when it first tops the rest of the forest."--_The Murmuring Pine_.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS "Nothing is so proud or so brave as the young pine when it first tops the rest of the forest."--_The Murmuring Pine_.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS "Nothing is so proud or so brave as the young pine when it first tops the rest of the forest."--_The Murmuring Pine_.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But, a little later, she admitted to herself that for years, something within her had been demanding that she take a stand on the Indian question something to which Charlie Jackson and Billy had appealed, something which Kent and John Levine had ignored.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Yet neither Charlie nor Billy had really forced her to a decision.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS "Nothing is so proud or so brave as the young pine when it first tops the rest of the forest."--_The Murmuring Pine_.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several days Lydia was unhappy and absent-minded.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first, in her thoughts she was inclined to blame Billy for forcing this turmoil of mind on her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS "Nothing is so proud or so brave as the young pine when it first tops the rest of the forest."--_The Murmuring Pine_.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But, a little later, she admitted to herself that for years, something within her had been demanding that she take a stand on the Indian question something to which Charlie Jackson and Billy had appealed, something which Kent and John Levine had ignored.
be standing; be upright
From this reading But, a little later, she admitted to herself that for years, something within her had been demanding that she take a stand on the Indian question something to which Charlie Jackson and Billy had appealed, something which Kent and John Levine had ignored.
carry out
From this reading But, a little later, she admitted to herself that for years, something within her had been demanding that she take a stand on the Indian question something to which Charlie Jackson and Billy had appealed, something which Kent and John Levine had ignored.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, a little later, she admitted to herself that for years, something within her had been demanding that she take a stand on the Indian question something to which Charlie Jackson and Billy had appealed, something which Kent and John Levine had ignored.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS "Nothing is so proud or so brave as the young pine when it first tops the rest of the forest."--_The Murmuring Pine_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At first, in her thoughts she was inclined to blame Billy for forcing this turmoil of mind on her.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At first, in her thoughts she was inclined to blame Billy for forcing this turmoil of mind on her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At first, in her thoughts she was inclined to blame Billy for forcing this turmoil of mind on her.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS "Nothing is so proud or so brave as the young pine when it first tops the rest of the forest."--_The Murmuring Pine_.
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading At first, in her thoughts she was inclined to blame Billy for forcing this turmoil of mind on her.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading For several days Lydia was unhappy and absent-minded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For several days Lydia was unhappy and absent-minded.
at the time that
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS "Nothing is so proud or so brave as the young pine when it first tops the rest of the forest."--_The Murmuring Pine_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But, a little later, she admitted to herself that for years, something within her had been demanding that she take a stand on the Indian question something to which Charlie Jackson and Billy had appealed, something which Kent and John Levine had ignored.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But, a little later, she admitted to herself that for years, something within her had been demanding that she take a stand on the Indian question something to which Charlie Jackson and Billy had appealed, something which Kent and John Levine had ignored.
a late time of life
From this reading But, a little later, she admitted to herself that for years, something within her had been demanding that she take a stand on the Indian question something to which Charlie Jackson and Billy had appealed, something which Kent and John Levine had ignored.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet neither Charlie nor Billy had really forced her to a decision.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS "Nothing is so proud or so brave as the young pine when it first tops the rest of the forest."--_The Murmuring Pine_.
