used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I answered in the affirmative, and further added that I had a husband and a son.
abhorrencenounUS /əbˈhɔːrəns/
hate coupled with disgust
From this reading The Preceptress started back with a look of loathing and abhorrence; but it was almost instantly succeeded by one of compassion.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I answered in the affirmative, and further added that I had a husband and a son.
affirmativeadjectiveUS /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/
affirming or giving assent
From this reading I answered in the affirmative, and further added that I had a husband and a son.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The Preceptress started back with a look of loathing and abhorrence; but it was almost instantly succeeded by one of compassion.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The effect of a confession so simple, and so natural, wounded and amazed me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I answered in the affirmative, and further added that I had a husband and a son.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading I answered in the affirmative, and further added that I had a husband and a son.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _You_ are the product of a people far back in the darkness of civilization.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The Preceptress started back with a look of loathing and abhorrence; but it was almost instantly succeeded by one of compassion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Preceptress started back with a look of loathing and abhorrence; but it was almost instantly succeeded by one of compassion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Preceptress started back with a look of loathing and abhorrence; but it was almost instantly succeeded by one of compassion.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading _You_ are the product of a people far back in the darkness of civilization.
compassionnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
From this reading The Preceptress started back with a look of loathing and abhorrence; but it was almost instantly succeeded by one of compassion.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading The effect of a confession so simple, and so natural, wounded and amazed me.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading _You_ are the product of a people far back in the darkness of civilization.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading "You have much to learn," she said gently, "and I desire not to judge you harshly.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The effect of a confession so simple, and so natural, wounded and amazed me.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading _You_ are the product of a people far back in the darkness of civilization.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading I answered in the affirmative, and further added that I had a husband and a son.
in a gradual manner
From this reading "You have much to learn," she said gently, "and I desire not to judge you harshly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I answered in the affirmative, and further added that I had a husband and a son.
harshlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrʃli/
in a harsh or unkind manner
From this reading "You have much to learn," she said gently, "and I desire not to judge you harshly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have much to learn," she said gently, "and I desire not to judge you harshly.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading I answered in the affirmative, and further added that I had a husband and a son.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I answered in the affirmative, and further added that I had a husband and a son.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I answered in the affirmative, and further added that I had a husband and a son.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The Preceptress started back with a look of loathing and abhorrence; but it was almost instantly succeeded by one of compassion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Preceptress started back with a look of loathing and abhorrence; but it was almost instantly succeeded by one of compassion.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading "You have much to learn," she said gently, "and I desire not to judge you harshly.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "You have much to learn," she said gently, "and I desire not to judge you harshly.
loathingnounUS /ˈloʊθɪŋ/
hate coupled with disgust
From this reading The Preceptress started back with a look of loathing and abhorrence; but it was almost instantly succeeded by one of compassion.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Preceptress started back with a look of loathing and abhorrence; but it was almost instantly succeeded by one of compassion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The effect of a confession so simple, and so natural, wounded and amazed me.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "You have much to learn," she said gently, "and I desire not to judge you harshly.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The effect of a confession so simple, and so natural, wounded and amazed me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You have much to learn," she said gently, "and I desire not to judge you harshly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The effect of a confession so simple, and so natural, wounded and amazed me.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Preceptress started back with a look of loathing and abhorrence; but it was almost instantly succeeded by one of compassion.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading _You_ are the product of a people far back in the darkness of civilization.
Preceptress
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Preceptress started back with a look of loathing and abhorrence; but it was almost instantly succeeded by one of compassion.
productnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkt/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading _You_ are the product of a people far back in the darkness of civilization.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You have much to learn," she said gently, "and I desire not to judge you harshly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You have much to learn," she said gently, "and I desire not to judge you harshly.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The effect of a confession so simple, and so natural, wounded and amazed me.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The effect of a confession so simple, and so natural, wounded and amazed me.
a male human offspring
From this reading I answered in the affirmative, and further added that I had a husband and a son.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Preceptress started back with a look of loathing and abhorrence; but it was almost instantly succeeded by one of compassion.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The Preceptress started back with a look of loathing and abhorrence; but it was almost instantly succeeded by one of compassion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I answered in the affirmative, and further added that I had a husband and a son.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I answered in the affirmative, and further added that I had a husband and a son.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You have much to learn," she said gently, "and I desire not to judge you harshly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Preceptress started back with a look of loathing and abhorrence; but it was almost instantly succeeded by one of compassion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Preceptress started back with a look of loathing and abhorrence; but it was almost instantly succeeded by one of compassion.
people who are wounded
From this reading The effect of a confession so simple, and so natural, wounded and amazed me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have much to learn," she said gently, "and I desire not to judge you harshly.
