used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE REWARD OF COURAGE Ten days later Julia Peyton gloomily opened a letter from home and read in it news as surprisingly joyful as the news she had formerly received from home had been full of trouble.
anew
From this reading Her mother wrote that her father had managed somehow to tide over his losses and was on his financial feet again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE REWARD OF COURAGE Ten days later Julia Peyton gloomily opened a letter from home and read in it news as surprisingly joyful as the news she had formerly received from home had been full of trouble.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE REWARD OF COURAGE Ten days later Julia Peyton gloomily opened a letter from home and read in it news as surprisingly joyful as the news she had formerly received from home had been full of trouble.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE REWARD OF COURAGE Ten days later Julia Peyton gloomily opened a letter from home and read in it news as surprisingly joyful as the news she had formerly received from home had been full of trouble.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading Marjorie in turn confided the story of the girl who had obeyed the command of Christ, “Love your enemies,” to the letter.
Clara
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From this reading Clara shared the good news with Julia and privately Doris and Leslie shared it with Clara.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Marjorie in turn confided the story of the girl who had obeyed the command of Christ, “Love your enemies,” to the letter.
confideverbUS /kənˈfaɪd/
reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading As a result of Leslie’s little “flier” in human happiness Doris made a special luncheon engagement with Marjorie Dean on purpose to confide to Marjorie what Leslie had done.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading Marjorie in turn confided the story of the girl who had obeyed the command of Christ, “Love your enemies,” to the letter.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading THE REWARD OF COURAGE Ten days later Julia Peyton gloomily opened a letter from home and read in it news as surprisingly joyful as the news she had formerly received from home had been full of trouble.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE REWARD OF COURAGE Ten days later Julia Peyton gloomily opened a letter from home and read in it news as surprisingly joyful as the news she had formerly received from home had been full of trouble.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading As a result of Leslie’s little “flier” in human happiness Doris made a special luncheon engagement with Marjorie Dean on purpose to confide to Marjorie what Leslie had done.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading As a result of Leslie’s little “flier” in human happiness Doris made a special luncheon engagement with Marjorie Dean on purpose to confide to Marjorie what Leslie had done.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading Clara shared the good news with Julia and privately Doris and Leslie shared it with Clara.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Marjorie in turn confided the story of the girl who had obeyed the command of Christ, “Love your enemies,” to the letter.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading As a result of Leslie’s little “flier” in human happiness Doris made a special luncheon engagement with Marjorie Dean on purpose to confide to Marjorie what Leslie had done.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her mother wrote that her father had managed somehow to tide over his losses and was on his financial feet again.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Her mother wrote that her father had managed somehow to tide over his losses and was on his financial feet again.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading Her mother wrote that her father had managed somehow to tide over his losses and was on his financial feet again.
fliernounUS /ˈflaɪər/
someone who travels by air
From this reading As a result of Leslie’s little “flier” in human happiness Doris made a special luncheon engagement with Marjorie Dean on purpose to confide to Marjorie what Leslie had done.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading THE REWARD OF COURAGE Ten days later Julia Peyton gloomily opened a letter from home and read in it news as surprisingly joyful as the news she had formerly received from home had been full of trouble.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE REWARD OF COURAGE Ten days later Julia Peyton gloomily opened a letter from home and read in it news as surprisingly joyful as the news she had formerly received from home had been full of trouble.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE REWARD OF COURAGE Ten days later Julia Peyton gloomily opened a letter from home and read in it news as surprisingly joyful as the news she had formerly received from home had been full of trouble.
a young female
From this reading Marjorie in turn confided the story of the girl who had obeyed the command of Christ, “Love your enemies,” to the letter.
gloomilyadverbUS /ˈɡluːməli/
with gloom
From this reading THE REWARD OF COURAGE Ten days later Julia Peyton gloomily opened a letter from home and read in it news as surprisingly joyful as the news she had formerly received from home had been full of trouble.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Clara shared the good news with Julia and privately Doris and Leslie shared it with Clara.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE REWARD OF COURAGE Ten days later Julia Peyton gloomily opened a letter from home and read in it news as surprisingly joyful as the news she had formerly received from home had been full of trouble.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading As a result of Leslie’s little “flier” in human happiness Doris made a special luncheon engagement with Marjorie Dean on purpose to confide to Marjorie what Leslie had done.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her mother wrote that her father had managed somehow to tide over his losses and was on his financial feet again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her mother wrote that her father had managed somehow to tide over his losses and was on his financial feet again.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE REWARD OF COURAGE Ten days later Julia Peyton gloomily opened a letter from home and read in it news as surprisingly joyful as the news she had formerly received from home had been full of trouble.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading As a result of Leslie’s little “flier” in human happiness Doris made a special luncheon engagement with Marjorie Dean on purpose to confide to Marjorie what Leslie had done.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE REWARD OF COURAGE Ten days later Julia Peyton gloomily opened a letter from home and read in it news as surprisingly joyful as the news she had formerly received from home had been full of trouble.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE REWARD OF COURAGE Ten days later Julia Peyton gloomily opened a letter from home and read in it news as surprisingly joyful as the news she had formerly received from home had been full of trouble.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading THE REWARD OF COURAGE Ten days later Julia Peyton gloomily opened a letter from home and read in it news as surprisingly joyful as the news she had formerly received from home had been full of trouble.
Julia
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From this reading THE REWARD OF COURAGE Ten days later Julia Peyton gloomily opened a letter from home and read in it news as surprisingly joyful as the news she had formerly received from home had been full of trouble.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE REWARD OF COURAGE Ten days later Julia Peyton gloomily opened a letter from home and read in it news as surprisingly joyful as the news she had formerly received from home had been full of trouble.
Leslie
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From this reading Clara shared the good news with Julia and privately Doris and Leslie shared it with Clara.
Leslie's
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From this reading As a result of Leslie’s little “flier” in human happiness Doris made a special luncheon engagement with Marjorie Dean on purpose to confide to Marjorie what Leslie had done.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE REWARD OF COURAGE Ten days later Julia Peyton gloomily opened a letter from home and read in it news as surprisingly joyful as the news she had formerly received from home had been full of trouble.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As a result of Leslie’s little “flier” in human happiness Doris made a special luncheon engagement with Marjorie Dean on purpose to confide to Marjorie what Leslie had done.
lossesnounUS /ˈlɔːsəz/
something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
From this reading Her mother wrote that her father had managed somehow to tide over his losses and was on his financial feet again.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Marjorie in turn confided the story of the girl who had obeyed the command of Christ, “Love your enemies,” to the letter.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading As a result of Leslie’s little “flier” in human happiness Doris made a special luncheon engagement with Marjorie Dean on purpose to confide to Marjorie what Leslie had done.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As a result of Leslie’s little “flier” in human happiness Doris made a special luncheon engagement with Marjorie Dean on purpose to confide to Marjorie what Leslie had done.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Her mother wrote that her father had managed somehow to tide over his losses and was on his financial feet again.
Marjorie
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From this reading As a result of Leslie’s little “flier” in human happiness Doris made a special luncheon engagement with Marjorie Dean on purpose to confide to Marjorie what Leslie had done.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Her mother wrote that her father had managed somehow to tide over his losses and was on his financial feet again.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE REWARD OF COURAGE Ten days later Julia Peyton gloomily opened a letter from home and read in it news as surprisingly joyful as the news she had formerly received from home had been full of trouble.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Marjorie in turn confided the story of the girl who had obeyed the command of Christ, “Love your enemies,” to the letter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REWARD OF COURAGE Ten days later Julia Peyton gloomily opened a letter from home and read in it news as surprisingly joyful as the news she had formerly received from home had been full of trouble.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her mother wrote that her father had managed somehow to tide over his losses and was on his financial feet again.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading THE REWARD OF COURAGE Ten days later Julia Peyton gloomily opened a letter from home and read in it news as surprisingly joyful as the news she had formerly received from home had been full of trouble.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Her mother wrote that her father had managed somehow to tide over his losses and was on his financial feet again.
Peyton
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From this reading THE REWARD OF COURAGE Ten days later Julia Peyton gloomily opened a letter from home and read in it news as surprisingly joyful as the news she had formerly received from home had been full of trouble.
privatelyadverbUS /ˈpraɪvətli/
kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
From this reading Clara shared the good news with Julia and privately Doris and Leslie shared it with Clara.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading As a result of Leslie’s little “flier” in human happiness Doris made a special luncheon engagement with Marjorie Dean on purpose to confide to Marjorie what Leslie had done.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading THE REWARD OF COURAGE Ten days later Julia Peyton gloomily opened a letter from home and read in it news as surprisingly joyful as the news she had formerly received from home had been full of trouble.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading THE REWARD OF COURAGE Ten days later Julia Peyton gloomily opened a letter from home and read in it news as surprisingly joyful as the news she had formerly received from home had been full of trouble.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As a result of Leslie’s little “flier” in human happiness Doris made a special luncheon engagement with Marjorie Dean on purpose to confide to Marjorie what Leslie had done.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading THE REWARD OF COURAGE Ten days later Julia Peyton gloomily opened a letter from home and read in it news as surprisingly joyful as the news she had formerly received from home had been full of trouble.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading Clara shared the good news with Julia and privately Doris and Leslie shared it with Clara.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE REWARD OF COURAGE Ten days later Julia Peyton gloomily opened a letter from home and read in it news as surprisingly joyful as the news she had formerly received from home had been full of trouble.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Her mother wrote that her father had managed somehow to tide over his losses and was on his financial feet again.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading As a result of Leslie’s little “flier” in human happiness Doris made a special luncheon engagement with Marjorie Dean on purpose to confide to Marjorie what Leslie had done.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Marjorie in turn confided the story of the girl who had obeyed the command of Christ, “Love your enemies,” to the letter.
surprisinglyadverbUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋli/
in a surprising manner
From this reading THE REWARD OF COURAGE Ten days later Julia Peyton gloomily opened a letter from home and read in it news as surprisingly joyful as the news she had formerly received from home had been full of trouble.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading THE REWARD OF COURAGE Ten days later Julia Peyton gloomily opened a letter from home and read in it news as surprisingly joyful as the news she had formerly received from home had been full of trouble.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her mother wrote that her father had managed somehow to tide over his losses and was on his financial feet again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REWARD OF COURAGE Ten days later Julia Peyton gloomily opened a letter from home and read in it news as surprisingly joyful as the news she had formerly received from home had been full of trouble.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading Her mother wrote that her father had managed somehow to tide over his losses and was on his financial feet again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her mother wrote that her father had managed somehow to tide over his losses and was on his financial feet again.
a source of difficulty
From this reading THE REWARD OF COURAGE Ten days later Julia Peyton gloomily opened a letter from home and read in it news as surprisingly joyful as the news she had formerly received from home had been full of trouble.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Marjorie in turn confided the story of the girl who had obeyed the command of Christ, “Love your enemies,” to the letter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her mother wrote that her father had managed somehow to tide over his losses and was on his financial feet again.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As a result of Leslie’s little “flier” in human happiness Doris made a special luncheon engagement with Marjorie Dean on purpose to confide to Marjorie what Leslie had done.
which person or people
From this reading Marjorie in turn confided the story of the girl who had obeyed the command of Christ, “Love your enemies,” to the letter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Clara shared the good news with Julia and privately Doris and Leslie shared it with Clara.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Her mother wrote that her father had managed somehow to tide over his losses and was on his financial feet again.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Marjorie in turn confided the story of the girl who had obeyed the command of Christ, “Love your enemies,” to the letter.
