used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “_Pray, goody, please to moderate the rancour of your tongue._” Meg did not see Robert for a week after that memorable walk.
the state of being absent
From this reading The days of his absence were not sweetened by the comments of her aunt.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “_Pray, goody, please to moderate the rancour of your tongue._” Meg did not see Robert for a week after that memorable walk.
(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 All that was broad and sweet in her nature rejected the imprecations, but what there was of suspicion, engendered by the loveless home life she had led, listened to her tormentor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All that was broad and sweet in her nature rejected the imprecations, but what there was of suspicion, engendered by the loveless home life she had led, listened to her tormentor.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Men are not won that way,” was the remark, with variations, which greeted the girl every day of the seven during which she did not have the saving grace of Robert’s presence to help her endure the torture.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading The days of his absence were not sweetened by the comments of her aunt.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “I knew he would grow tired of being pursued.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading All that was broad and sweet in her nature rejected the imprecations, but what there was of suspicion, engendered by the loveless home life she had led, listened to her tormentor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All that was broad and sweet in her nature rejected the imprecations, but what there was of suspicion, engendered by the loveless home life she had led, listened to her tormentor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The days of his absence were not sweetened by the comments of her aunt.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The days of his absence were not sweetened by the comments of her aunt.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Men are not won that way,” was the remark, with variations, which greeted the girl every day of the seven during which she did not have the saving grace of Robert’s presence to help her endure the torture.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The days of his absence were not sweetened by the comments of her aunt.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “_Pray, goody, please to moderate the rancour of your tongue._” Meg did not see Robert for a week after that memorable walk.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Men are not won that way,” was the remark, with variations, which greeted the girl every day of the seven during which she did not have the saving grace of Robert’s presence to help her endure the torture.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Men are not won that way,” was the remark, with variations, which greeted the girl every day of the seven during which she did not have the saving grace of Robert’s presence to help her endure the torture.
engenderedverbUS /enˈdʒendərd/
past form of “engender” — call forth
From this reading All that was broad and sweet in her nature rejected the imprecations, but what there was of suspicion, engendered by the loveless home life she had led, listened to her tormentor.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Men are not won that way,” was the remark, with variations, which greeted the girl every day of the seven during which she did not have the saving grace of Robert’s presence to help her endure the torture.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “_Pray, goody, please to moderate the rancour of your tongue._” Meg did not see Robert for a week after that memorable walk.
a young female
From this reading Men are not won that way,” was the remark, with variations, which greeted the girl every day of the seven during which she did not have the saving grace of Robert’s presence to help her endure the torture.
goodynounUS /ˈɡʊdi/
something considered choice to eat
From this reading “_Pray, goody, please to moderate the rancour of your tongue._” Meg did not see Robert for a week after that memorable walk.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Men are not won that way,” was the remark, with variations, which greeted the girl every day of the seven during which she did not have the saving grace of Robert’s presence to help her endure the torture.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Men are not won that way,” was the remark, with variations, which greeted the girl every day of the seven during which she did not have the saving grace of Robert’s presence to help her endure the torture.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading “I knew he would grow tired of being pursued.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All that was broad and sweet in her nature rejected the imprecations, but what there was of suspicion, engendered by the loveless home life she had led, listened to her tormentor.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Men are not won that way,” was the remark, with variations, which greeted the girl every day of the seven during which she did not have the saving grace of Robert’s presence to help her endure the torture.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I knew he would grow tired of being pursued.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Men are not won that way,” was the remark, with variations, which greeted the girl every day of the seven during which she did not have the saving grace of Robert’s presence to help her endure the torture.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The days of his absence were not sweetened by the comments of her aunt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The days of his absence were not sweetened by the comments of her aunt.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading All that was broad and sweet in her nature rejected the imprecations, but what there was of suspicion, engendered by the loveless home life she had led, listened to her tormentor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I knew he would grow tired of being pursued.
imprecations
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From this reading All that was broad and sweet in her nature rejected the imprecations, but what there was of suspicion, engendered by the loveless home life she had led, listened to her tormentor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All that was broad and sweet in her nature rejected the imprecations, but what there was of suspicion, engendered by the loveless home life she had led, listened to her tormentor.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I knew he would grow tired of being pursued.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading All that was broad and sweet in her nature rejected the imprecations, but what there was of suspicion, engendered by the loveless home life she had led, listened to her tormentor.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading All that was broad and sweet in her nature rejected the imprecations, but what there was of suspicion, engendered by the loveless home life she had led, listened to her tormentor.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading All that was broad and sweet in her nature rejected the imprecations, but what there was of suspicion, engendered by the loveless home life she had led, listened to her tormentor.
lovelessadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvləs/
without love
From this reading All that was broad and sweet in her nature rejected the imprecations, but what there was of suspicion, engendered by the loveless home life she had led, listened to her tormentor.
MegnounUS /meɡ/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading “_Pray, goody, please to moderate the rancour of your tongue._” Meg did not see Robert for a week after that memorable walk.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading “_Pray, goody, please to moderate the rancour of your tongue._” Meg did not see Robert for a week after that memorable walk.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men are not won that way,” was the remark, with variations, which greeted the girl every day of the seven during which she did not have the saving grace of Robert’s presence to help her endure the torture.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading “_Pray, goody, please to moderate the rancour of your tongue._” Meg did not see Robert for a week after that memorable walk.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading All that was broad and sweet in her nature rejected the imprecations, but what there was of suspicion, engendered by the loveless home life she had led, listened to her tormentor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “_Pray, goody, please to moderate the rancour of your tongue._” Meg did not see Robert for a week after that memorable walk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “_Pray, goody, please to moderate the rancour of your tongue._” Meg did not see Robert for a week after that memorable walk.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “_Pray, goody, please to moderate the rancour of your tongue._” Meg did not see Robert for a week after that memorable walk.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading “_Pray, goody, please to moderate the rancour of your tongue._” Meg did not see Robert for a week after that memorable walk.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Men are not won that way,” was the remark, with variations, which greeted the girl every day of the seven during which she did not have the saving grace of Robert’s presence to help her endure the torture.
a person who is being chased
From this reading “I knew he would grow tired of being pursued.
rancournoun
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading “_Pray, goody, please to moderate the rancour of your tongue._” Meg did not see Robert for a week after that memorable walk.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading All that was broad and sweet in her nature rejected the imprecations, but what there was of suspicion, engendered by the loveless home life she had led, listened to her tormentor.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Men are not won that way,” was the remark, with variations, which greeted the girl every day of the seven during which she did not have the saving grace of Robert’s presence to help her endure the torture.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading “_Pray, goody, please to moderate the rancour of your tongue._” Meg did not see Robert for a week after that memorable walk.
Robert'snounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
possessive form of “robert” — United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Men are not won that way,” was the remark, with variations, which greeted the girl every day of the seven during which she did not have the saving grace of Robert’s presence to help her endure the torture.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading Men are not won that way,” was the remark, with variations, which greeted the girl every day of the seven during which she did not have the saving grace of Robert’s presence to help her endure the torture.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “_Pray, goody, please to moderate the rancour of your tongue._” Meg did not see Robert for a week after that memorable walk.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Men are not won that way,” was the remark, with variations, which greeted the girl every day of the seven during which she did not have the saving grace of Robert’s presence to help her endure the torture.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Men are not won that way,” was the remark, with variations, which greeted the girl every day of the seven during which she did not have the saving grace of Robert’s presence to help her endure the torture.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading All that was broad and sweet in her nature rejected the imprecations, but what there was of suspicion, engendered by the loveless home life she had led, listened to her tormentor.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading All that was broad and sweet in her nature rejected the imprecations, but what there was of suspicion, engendered by the loveless home life she had led, listened to her tormentor.
sweetenedadjectiveUS /ˈswiːtənd/
with sweetening added
From this reading The days of his absence were not sweetened by the comments of her aunt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “_Pray, goody, please to moderate the rancour of your tongue._” Meg did not see Robert for a week after that memorable walk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “_Pray, goody, please to moderate the rancour of your tongue._” Meg did not see Robert for a week after that memorable walk.
in or at that place or location
From this reading All that was broad and sweet in her nature rejected the imprecations, but what there was of suspicion, engendered by the loveless home life she had led, listened to her tormentor.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading “I knew he would grow tired of being pursued.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “_Pray, goody, please to moderate the rancour of your tongue._” Meg did not see Robert for a week after that memorable walk.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading “_Pray, goody, please to moderate the rancour of your tongue._” Meg did not see Robert for a week after that memorable walk.
tormentornounUS /ˈtɔːrmentər/
someone who torments
From this reading All that was broad and sweet in her nature rejected the imprecations, but what there was of suspicion, engendered by the loveless home life she had led, listened to her tormentor.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading Men are not won that way,” was the remark, with variations, which greeted the girl every day of the seven during which she did not have the saving grace of Robert’s presence to help her endure the torture.
variationsnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “variation” — an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading Men are not won that way,” was the remark, with variations, which greeted the girl every day of the seven during which she did not have the saving grace of Robert’s presence to help her endure the torture.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading “_Pray, goody, please to moderate the rancour of your tongue._” Meg did not see Robert for a week after that memorable walk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Men are not won that way,” was the remark, with variations, which greeted the girl every day of the seven during which she did not have the saving grace of Robert’s presence to help her endure the torture.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Men are not won that way,” was the remark, with variations, which greeted the girl every day of the seven during which she did not have the saving grace of Robert’s presence to help her endure the torture.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “_Pray, goody, please to moderate the rancour of your tongue._” Meg did not see Robert for a week after that memorable walk.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The days of his absence were not sweetened by the comments of her aunt.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading All that was broad and sweet in her nature rejected the imprecations, but what there was of suspicion, engendered by the loveless home life she had led, listened to her tormentor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Men are not won that way,” was the remark, with variations, which greeted the girl every day of the seven during which she did not have the saving grace of Robert’s presence to help her endure the torture.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Men are not won that way,” was the remark, with variations, which greeted the girl every day of the seven during which she did not have the saving grace of Robert’s presence to help her endure the torture.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Men are not won that way,” was the remark, with variations, which greeted the girl every day of the seven during which she did not have the saving grace of Robert’s presence to help her endure the torture.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I knew he would grow tired of being pursued.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “_Pray, goody, please to moderate the rancour of your tongue._” Meg did not see Robert for a week after that memorable walk.
