afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading An artificial strength it might be, but it would support her throughout that interview, whatever might be the reaction after he had passed from her sight, never to see her again, if she could hinder him.
anew
From this reading An artificial strength it might be, but it would support her throughout that interview, whatever might be the reaction after he had passed from her sight, never to see her again, if she could hinder him.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Mattie would not give way therein; she had long prepared for it, prayed for strength to sever all past ties, and leave him ignorant, if possible, of her real thoughts concerning him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An artificial strength it might be, but it would support her throughout that interview, whatever might be the reaction after he had passed from her sight, never to see her again, if she could hinder him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mattie would not give way therein; she had long prepared for it, prayed for strength to sever all past ties, and leave him ignorant, if possible, of her real thoughts concerning him.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading An artificial strength it might be, but it would support her throughout that interview, whatever might be the reaction after he had passed from her sight, never to see her again, if she could hinder him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It had come at last, that day of explanation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whatever happened, she would be firm, she thought; and now with Sidney before her, she did not feel that she should waver.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Whatever happened, she would be firm, she thought; and now with Sidney before her, she did not feel that she should waver.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading An artificial strength it might be, but it would support her throughout that interview, whatever might be the reaction after he had passed from her sight, never to see her again, if she could hinder him.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It had come at last, that day of explanation.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Mattie would not give way therein; she had long prepared for it, prayed for strength to sever all past ties, and leave him ignorant, if possible, of her real thoughts concerning him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading An artificial strength it might be, but it would support her throughout that interview, whatever might be the reaction after he had passed from her sight, never to see her again, if she could hinder him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It had come at last, that day of explanation.
DECLINEDverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading "DECLINED WITH THANKS."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Whatever happened, she would be firm, she thought; and now with Sidney before her, she did not feel that she should waver.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading It had come at last, that day of explanation.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Whatever happened, she would be firm, she thought; and now with Sidney before her, she did not feel that she should waver.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Whatever happened, she would be firm, she thought; and now with Sidney before her, she did not feel that she should waver.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mattie would not give way therein; she had long prepared for it, prayed for strength to sever all past ties, and leave him ignorant, if possible, of her real thoughts concerning him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An artificial strength it might be, but it would support her throughout that interview, whatever might be the reaction after he had passed from her sight, never to see her again, if she could hinder him.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mattie would not give way therein; she had long prepared for it, prayed for strength to sever all past ties, and leave him ignorant, if possible, of her real thoughts concerning him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had come at last, that day of explanation.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Whatever happened, she would be firm, she thought; and now with Sidney before her, she did not feel that she should waver.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An artificial strength it might be, but it would support her throughout that interview, whatever might be the reaction after he had passed from her sight, never to see her again, if she could hinder him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mattie would not give way therein; she had long prepared for it, prayed for strength to sever all past ties, and leave him ignorant, if possible, of her real thoughts concerning him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mattie would not give way therein; she had long prepared for it, prayed for strength to sever all past ties, and leave him ignorant, if possible, of her real thoughts concerning him.
hinderverbUS /ˈhɪndər/
be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading An artificial strength it might be, but it would support her throughout that interview, whatever might be the reaction after he had passed from her sight, never to see her again, if she could hinder him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mattie would not give way therein; she had long prepared for it, prayed for strength to sever all past ties, and leave him ignorant, if possible, of her real thoughts concerning him.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Mattie would not give way therein; she had long prepared for it, prayed for strength to sever all past ties, and leave him ignorant, if possible, of her real thoughts concerning him.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading An artificial strength it might be, but it would support her throughout that interview, whatever might be the reaction after he had passed from her sight, never to see her again, if she could hinder him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had come at last, that day of explanation.
immediately past
From this reading It had come at last, that day of explanation.
go away from a place
From this reading Mattie would not give way therein; she had long prepared for it, prayed for strength to sever all past ties, and leave him ignorant, if possible, of her real thoughts concerning him.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Mattie would not give way therein; she had long prepared for it, prayed for strength to sever all past ties, and leave him ignorant, if possible, of her real thoughts concerning him.
Mattie
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From this reading Mattie would not give way therein; she had long prepared for it, prayed for strength to sever all past ties, and leave him ignorant, if possible, of her real thoughts concerning him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading An artificial strength it might be, but it would support her throughout that interview, whatever might be the reaction after he had passed from her sight, never to see her again, if she could hinder him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading An artificial strength it might be, but it would support her throughout that interview, whatever might be the reaction after he had passed from her sight, never to see her again, if she could hinder him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mattie would not give way therein; she had long prepared for it, prayed for strength to sever all past ties, and leave him ignorant, if possible, of her real thoughts concerning him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Whatever happened, she would be firm, she thought; and now with Sidney before her, she did not feel that she should waver.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had come at last, that day of explanation.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading An artificial strength it might be, but it would support her throughout that interview, whatever might be the reaction after he had passed from her sight, never to see her again, if she could hinder him.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Mattie would not give way therein; she had long prepared for it, prayed for strength to sever all past ties, and leave him ignorant, if possible, of her real thoughts concerning him.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Mattie would not give way therein; she had long prepared for it, prayed for strength to sever all past ties, and leave him ignorant, if possible, of her real thoughts concerning him.
prayedverbUS /preɪd/
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Mattie would not give way therein; she had long prepared for it, prayed for strength to sever all past ties, and leave him ignorant, if possible, of her real thoughts concerning him.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Mattie would not give way therein; she had long prepared for it, prayed for strength to sever all past ties, and leave him ignorant, if possible, of her real thoughts concerning him.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading An artificial strength it might be, but it would support her throughout that interview, whatever might be the reaction after he had passed from her sight, never to see her again, if she could hinder him.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Mattie would not give way therein; she had long prepared for it, prayed for strength to sever all past ties, and leave him ignorant, if possible, of her real thoughts concerning him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading An artificial strength it might be, but it would support her throughout that interview, whatever might be the reaction after he had passed from her sight, never to see her again, if she could hinder him.
seververbUS /ˈsevər/
set or keep apart
From this reading Mattie would not give way therein; she had long prepared for it, prayed for strength to sever all past ties, and leave him ignorant, if possible, of her real thoughts concerning him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mattie would not give way therein; she had long prepared for it, prayed for strength to sever all past ties, and leave him ignorant, if possible, of her real thoughts concerning him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Whatever happened, she would be firm, she thought; and now with Sidney before her, she did not feel that she should waver.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading Whatever happened, she would be firm, she thought; and now with Sidney before her, she did not feel that she should waver.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading An artificial strength it might be, but it would support her throughout that interview, whatever might be the reaction after he had passed from her sight, never to see her again, if she could hinder him.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Mattie would not give way therein; she had long prepared for it, prayed for strength to sever all past ties, and leave him ignorant, if possible, of her real thoughts concerning him.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading An artificial strength it might be, but it would support her throughout that interview, whatever might be the reaction after he had passed from her sight, never to see her again, if she could hinder him.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading "DECLINED WITH THANKS."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had come at last, that day of explanation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An artificial strength it might be, but it would support her throughout that interview, whatever might be the reaction after he had passed from her sight, never to see her again, if she could hinder him.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading Mattie would not give way therein; she had long prepared for it, prayed for strength to sever all past ties, and leave him ignorant, if possible, of her real thoughts concerning him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Whatever happened, she would be firm, she thought; and now with Sidney before her, she did not feel that she should waver.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mattie would not give way therein; she had long prepared for it, prayed for strength to sever all past ties, and leave him ignorant, if possible, of her real thoughts concerning him.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading An artificial strength it might be, but it would support her throughout that interview, whatever might be the reaction after he had passed from her sight, never to see her again, if she could hinder him.
tiesnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading Mattie would not give way therein; she had long prepared for it, prayed for strength to sever all past ties, and leave him ignorant, if possible, of her real thoughts concerning him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mattie would not give way therein; she had long prepared for it, prayed for strength to sever all past ties, and leave him ignorant, if possible, of her real thoughts concerning him.
waververbUS /ˈweɪvər/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Whatever happened, she would be firm, she thought; and now with Sidney before her, she did not feel that she should waver.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mattie would not give way therein; she had long prepared for it, prayed for strength to sever all past ties, and leave him ignorant, if possible, of her real thoughts concerning him.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever happened, she would be firm, she thought; and now with Sidney before her, she did not feel that she should waver.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "DECLINED WITH THANKS."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mattie would not give way therein; she had long prepared for it, prayed for strength to sever all past ties, and leave him ignorant, if possible, of her real thoughts concerning him.
