used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BATTLE OF GREAT BRIDGE It would seem that the knowledge Maid Sally now carried under the burning gold of her thick tresses was making a woman of her.
in addition
From this reading She was a high-born damsel, and--could it be true?--the blood of her Fairy Prince was also in her veins.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Now must I study yet more, for I would not shame in any way the people who are my people although they know me not.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Very gay and glad at heart was she, for, had not the dearest dream of her life come true?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Now must I study yet more, for I would not shame in any way the people who are my people although they know me not.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Now must I study yet more, for I would not shame in any way the people who are my people although they know me not.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Very gay and glad at heart was she, for, had not the dearest dream of her life come true?
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLE OF GREAT BRIDGE It would seem that the knowledge Maid Sally now carried under the burning gold of her thick tresses was making a woman of her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was a high-born damsel, and--could it be true?--the blood of her Fairy Prince was also in her veins.
for the reason that
From this reading But instead of being filled with foolish pride because of these things, she said wisely to herself:
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But instead of being filled with foolish pride because of these things, she said wisely to herself:
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading She was a high-born damsel, and--could it be true?--the blood of her Fairy Prince was also in her veins.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading THE BATTLE OF GREAT BRIDGE It would seem that the knowledge Maid Sally now carried under the burning gold of her thick tresses was making a woman of her.
the act of burning something
From this reading THE BATTLE OF GREAT BRIDGE It would seem that the knowledge Maid Sally now carried under the burning gold of her thick tresses was making a woman of her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But instead of being filled with foolish pride because of these things, she said wisely to herself:
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE BATTLE OF GREAT BRIDGE It would seem that the knowledge Maid Sally now carried under the burning gold of her thick tresses was making a woman of her.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Very gay and glad at heart was she, for, had not the dearest dream of her life come true?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was a high-born damsel, and--could it be true?--the blood of her Fairy Prince was also in her veins.
damselnounUS /ˈdæmzəl/
a young unmarried woman
From this reading She was a high-born damsel, and--could it be true?--the blood of her Fairy Prince was also in her veins.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading Very gay and glad at heart was she, for, had not the dearest dream of her life come true?
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Very gay and glad at heart was she, for, had not the dearest dream of her life come true?
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading She was a high-born damsel, and--could it be true?--the blood of her Fairy Prince was also in her veins.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading But instead of being filled with foolish pride because of these things, she said wisely to herself:
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading But instead of being filled with foolish pride because of these things, she said wisely to herself:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Very gay and glad at heart was she, for, had not the dearest dream of her life come true?
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Very gay and glad at heart was she, for, had not the dearest dream of her life come true?
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Very gay and glad at heart was she, for, had not the dearest dream of her life come true?
coins made of gold
From this reading THE BATTLE OF GREAT BRIDGE It would seem that the knowledge Maid Sally now carried under the burning gold of her thick tresses was making a woman of her.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE OF GREAT BRIDGE It would seem that the knowledge Maid Sally now carried under the burning gold of her thick tresses was making a woman of her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Very gay and glad at heart was she, for, had not the dearest dream of her life come true?
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Very gay and glad at heart was she, for, had not the dearest dream of her life come true?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BATTLE OF GREAT BRIDGE It would seem that the knowledge Maid Sally now carried under the burning gold of her thick tresses was making a woman of her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But instead of being filled with foolish pride because of these things, she said wisely to herself:
high-born
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From this reading She was a high-born damsel, and--could it be true?--the blood of her Fairy Prince was also in her veins.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Now must I study yet more, for I would not shame in any way the people who are my people although they know me not.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was a high-born damsel, and--could it be true?--the blood of her Fairy Prince was also in her veins.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading But instead of being filled with foolish pride because of these things, she said wisely to herself:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BATTLE OF GREAT BRIDGE It would seem that the knowledge Maid Sally now carried under the burning gold of her thick tresses was making a woman of her.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Now must I study yet more, for I would not shame in any way the people who are my people although they know me not.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading THE BATTLE OF GREAT BRIDGE It would seem that the knowledge Maid Sally now carried under the burning gold of her thick tresses was making a woman of her.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Very gay and glad at heart was she, for, had not the dearest dream of her life come true?
a female domestic
From this reading THE BATTLE OF GREAT BRIDGE It would seem that the knowledge Maid Sally now carried under the burning gold of her thick tresses was making a woman of her.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading THE BATTLE OF GREAT BRIDGE It would seem that the knowledge Maid Sally now carried under the burning gold of her thick tresses was making a woman of her.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Now must I study yet more, for I would not shame in any way the people who are my people although they know me not.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Now must I study yet more, for I would not shame in any way the people who are my people although they know me not.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Now must I study yet more, for I would not shame in any way the people who are my people although they know me not.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Now must I study yet more, for I would not shame in any way the people who are my people although they know me not.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Very gay and glad at heart was she, for, had not the dearest dream of her life come true?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE BATTLE OF GREAT BRIDGE It would seem that the knowledge Maid Sally now carried under the burning gold of her thick tresses was making a woman of her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BATTLE OF GREAT BRIDGE It would seem that the knowledge Maid Sally now carried under the burning gold of her thick tresses was making a woman of her.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "Now must I study yet more, for I would not shame in any way the people who are my people although they know me not.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading But instead of being filled with foolish pride because of these things, she said wisely to herself:
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading She was a high-born damsel, and--could it be true?--the blood of her Fairy Prince was also in her veins.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But instead of being filled with foolish pride because of these things, she said wisely to herself:
witty remark
From this reading THE BATTLE OF GREAT BRIDGE It would seem that the knowledge Maid Sally now carried under the burning gold of her thick tresses was making a woman of her.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE BATTLE OF GREAT BRIDGE It would seem that the knowledge Maid Sally now carried under the burning gold of her thick tresses was making a woman of her.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading "Now must I study yet more, for I would not shame in any way the people who are my people although they know me not.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Very gay and glad at heart was she, for, had not the dearest dream of her life come true?
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "Now must I study yet more, for I would not shame in any way the people who are my people although they know me not.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BATTLE OF GREAT BRIDGE It would seem that the knowledge Maid Sally now carried under the burning gold of her thick tresses was making a woman of her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE OF GREAT BRIDGE It would seem that the knowledge Maid Sally now carried under the burning gold of her thick tresses was making a woman of her.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But instead of being filled with foolish pride because of these things, she said wisely to herself:
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Now must I study yet more, for I would not shame in any way the people who are my people although they know me not.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading THE BATTLE OF GREAT BRIDGE It would seem that the knowledge Maid Sally now carried under the burning gold of her thick tresses was making a woman of her.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But instead of being filled with foolish pride because of these things, she said wisely to herself:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But instead of being filled with foolish pride because of these things, she said wisely to herself:
tressesnounUS /ˈtresɪz/
plural of “tress” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
From this reading THE BATTLE OF GREAT BRIDGE It would seem that the knowledge Maid Sally now carried under the burning gold of her thick tresses was making a woman of her.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Very gay and glad at heart was she, for, had not the dearest dream of her life come true?
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE BATTLE OF GREAT BRIDGE It would seem that the knowledge Maid Sally now carried under the burning gold of her thick tresses was making a woman of her.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading She was a high-born damsel, and--could it be true?--the blood of her Fairy Prince was also in her veins.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very gay and glad at heart was she, for, had not the dearest dream of her life come true?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BATTLE OF GREAT BRIDGE It would seem that the knowledge Maid Sally now carried under the burning gold of her thick tresses was making a woman of her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Now must I study yet more, for I would not shame in any way the people who are my people although they know me not.
which person or people
From this reading "Now must I study yet more, for I would not shame in any way the people who are my people although they know me not.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading But instead of being filled with foolish pride because of these things, she said wisely to herself:
in the company of; together with
From this reading But instead of being filled with foolish pride because of these things, she said wisely to herself:
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE BATTLE OF GREAT BRIDGE It would seem that the knowledge Maid Sally now carried under the burning gold of her thick tresses was making a woman of her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE BATTLE OF GREAT BRIDGE It would seem that the knowledge Maid Sally now carried under the burning gold of her thick tresses was making a woman of her.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Now must I study yet more, for I would not shame in any way the people who are my people although they know me not.
