used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I have already waited too long."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It is time now," he said, "that our plans for your future should be finally settled.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
endowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE ENGAGEMENT RING.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading One day her father summoned her.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading "It is time now," he said, "that our plans for your future should be finally settled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It is time now," he said, "that our plans for your future should be finally settled.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
yet to be or coming
From this reading "It is time now," he said, "that our plans for your future should be finally settled.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is time now," he said, "that our plans for your future should be finally settled.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One day her father summoned her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have already waited too long."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
latentadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtənt/
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
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 I have already waited too long."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "It is time now," he said, "that our plans for your future should be finally settled.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day her father summoned her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "It is time now," he said, "that our plans for your future should be finally settled.
Pamflett
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From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
Parksides
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From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
Phoebe's
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From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading "It is time now," he said, "that our plans for your future should be finally settled.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading THE ENGAGEMENT RING.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is time now," he said, "that our plans for your future should be finally settled.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading "It is time now," he said, "that our plans for your future should be finally settled.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "It is time now," he said, "that our plans for your future should be finally settled.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading One day her father summoned her.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ENGAGEMENT RING.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "It is time now," he said, "that our plans for your future should be finally settled.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I have already waited too long."
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading I have already waited too long."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From that day Phoebe's life in Parksides was, as Mrs. Pamflett had threatened, a torture, and had it not been that she was endowed with a reserved strength which lies latent in many gentle natures until a supreme occasion calls it forth, it is likely she could not have lived through the next three or four months.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is time now," he said, "that our plans for your future should be finally settled.
