used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Marie and her fiancé, though at first shocked that Louise should thus sacrifice herself for their sake, soon realised that the sacrifice only played a part in the comedy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her father was entirely on her side, enthusiastically backing and applauding her resolve.
applaudingverbUS /əˈplɔːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “applaud” — clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
From this reading Her father was entirely on her side, enthusiastically backing and applauding her resolve.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Neither argument nor entreaty availed to shake the determination of Louise.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Marie asked Karl one day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Marie and her fiancé, though at first shocked that Louise should thus sacrifice herself for their sake, soon realised that the sacrifice only played a part in the comedy.
availedverbUS /əˈveɪld/
past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage
From this reading Neither argument nor entreaty availed to shake the determination of Louise.
backingnounUS /ˈbækɪŋ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading Her father was entirely on her side, enthusiastically backing and applauding her resolve.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading Marie and her fiancé, though at first shocked that Louise should thus sacrifice herself for their sake, soon realised that the sacrifice only played a part in the comedy.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Marie asked Karl one day.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Neither argument nor entreaty availed to shake the determination of Louise.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you not see a second reason?"
enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading Her father was entirely on her side, enthusiastically backing and applauding her resolve.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Her father was entirely on her side, enthusiastically backing and applauding her resolve.
entreatynounUS /enˈtriːti/
earnest or urgent request
From this reading Neither argument nor entreaty availed to shake the determination of Louise.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her father was entirely on her side, enthusiastically backing and applauding her resolve.
fiancé
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From this reading Marie and her fiancé, though at first shocked that Louise should thus sacrifice herself for their sake, soon realised that the sacrifice only played a part in the comedy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Marie and her fiancé, though at first shocked that Louise should thus sacrifice herself for their sake, soon realised that the sacrifice only played a part in the comedy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Marie and her fiancé, though at first shocked that Louise should thus sacrifice herself for their sake, soon realised that the sacrifice only played a part in the comedy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her father was entirely on her side, enthusiastically backing and applauding her resolve.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Marie and her fiancé, though at first shocked that Louise should thus sacrifice herself for their sake, soon realised that the sacrifice only played a part in the comedy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Marie and her fiancé, though at first shocked that Louise should thus sacrifice herself for their sake, soon realised that the sacrifice only played a part in the comedy.
Karl
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From this reading Marie asked Karl one day.
Louise
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From this reading Neither argument nor entreaty availed to shake the determination of Louise.
Marie
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From this reading Marie and her fiancé, though at first shocked that Louise should thus sacrifice herself for their sake, soon realised that the sacrifice only played a part in the comedy.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither argument nor entreaty availed to shake the determination of Louise.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither argument nor entreaty availed to shake the determination of Louise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Do you not see a second reason?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Neither argument nor entreaty availed to shake the determination of Louise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her father was entirely on her side, enthusiastically backing and applauding her resolve.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Marie asked Karl one day.
and nothing more
From this reading Marie and her fiancé, though at first shocked that Louise should thus sacrifice herself for their sake, soon realised that the sacrifice only played a part in the comedy.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Marie and her fiancé, though at first shocked that Louise should thus sacrifice herself for their sake, soon realised that the sacrifice only played a part in the comedy.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Marie and her fiancé, though at first shocked that Louise should thus sacrifice herself for their sake, soon realised that the sacrifice only played a part in the comedy.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Marie and her fiancé, though at first shocked that Louise should thus sacrifice herself for their sake, soon realised that the sacrifice only played a part in the comedy.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "Do you not see a second reason?"
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading Her father was entirely on her side, enthusiastically backing and applauding her resolve.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Marie and her fiancé, though at first shocked that Louise should thus sacrifice herself for their sake, soon realised that the sacrifice only played a part in the comedy.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Marie and her fiancé, though at first shocked that Louise should thus sacrifice herself for their sake, soon realised that the sacrifice only played a part in the comedy.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "Do you not see a second reason?"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Do you not see a second reason?"
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading Neither argument nor entreaty availed to shake the determination of Louise.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Marie and her fiancé, though at first shocked that Louise should thus sacrifice herself for their sake, soon realised that the sacrifice only played a part in the comedy.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Marie and her fiancé, though at first shocked that Louise should thus sacrifice herself for their sake, soon realised that the sacrifice only played a part in the comedy.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Her father was entirely on her side, enthusiastically backing and applauding her resolve.
in the near future
From this reading Marie and her fiancé, though at first shocked that Louise should thus sacrifice herself for their sake, soon realised that the sacrifice only played a part in the comedy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Marie and her fiancé, though at first shocked that Louise should thus sacrifice herself for their sake, soon realised that the sacrifice only played a part in the comedy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Neither argument nor entreaty availed to shake the determination of Louise.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Marie and her fiancé, though at first shocked that Louise should thus sacrifice herself for their sake, soon realised that the sacrifice only played a part in the comedy.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Marie and her fiancé, though at first shocked that Louise should thus sacrifice herself for their sake, soon realised that the sacrifice only played a part in the comedy.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Marie and her fiancé, though at first shocked that Louise should thus sacrifice herself for their sake, soon realised that the sacrifice only played a part in the comedy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Neither argument nor entreaty availed to shake the determination of Louise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her father was entirely on her side, enthusiastically backing and applauding her resolve.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you not see a second reason?"
