used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading As the bolt shot home and Neva comprehended that she was an actual prisoner, her cheeks flamed with her indignation at the indignity practised upon her, but she did not weep or moan.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She was a brave, resolute young girl, and she did not lose her bravery and resolution even after matters had been so singularly precipitated to a crisis, and she knew her enemies as they were.
(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 Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As the bolt shot home and Neva comprehended that she was an actual prisoner, her cheeks flamed with her indignation at the indignity practised upon her, but she did not weep or moan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was a brave, resolute young girl, and she did not lose her bravery and resolution even after matters had been so singularly precipitated to a crisis, and she knew her enemies as they were.
on or to one side
From this reading She quietly laid aside her fur jacket and hat and went to her window, essaying to look out.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was a brave, resolute young girl, and she did not lose her bravery and resolution even after matters had been so singularly precipitated to a crisis, and she knew her enemies as they were.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading As the bolt shot home and Neva comprehended that she was an actual prisoner, her cheeks flamed with her indignation at the indignity practised upon her, but she did not weep or moan.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading She was a brave, resolute young girl, and she did not lose her bravery and resolution even after matters had been so singularly precipitated to a crisis, and she knew her enemies as they were.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading She was a brave, resolute young girl, and she did not lose her bravery and resolution even after matters had been so singularly precipitated to a crisis, and she knew her enemies as they were.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As the bolt shot home and Neva comprehended that she was an actual prisoner, her cheeks flamed with her indignation at the indignity practised upon her, but she did not weep or moan.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading As the bolt shot home and Neva comprehended that she was an actual prisoner, her cheeks flamed with her indignation at the indignity practised upon her, but she did not weep or moan.
comprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading As the bolt shot home and Neva comprehended that she was an actual prisoner, her cheeks flamed with her indignation at the indignity practised upon her, but she did not weep or moan.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading She was a brave, resolute young girl, and she did not lose her bravery and resolution even after matters had been so singularly precipitated to a crisis, and she knew her enemies as they were.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was a brave, resolute young girl, and she did not lose her bravery and resolution even after matters had been so singularly precipitated to a crisis, and she knew her enemies as they were.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
essaying
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From this reading She quietly laid aside her fur jacket and hat and went to her window, essaying to look out.
divisible by two
From this reading She was a brave, resolute young girl, and she did not lose her bravery and resolution even after matters had been so singularly precipitated to a crisis, and she knew her enemies as they were.
flamedverbUS /fleɪmd/
past form of “flame” — shine with a sudden light
From this reading As the bolt shot home and Neva comprehended that she was an actual prisoner, her cheeks flamed with her indignation at the indignity practised upon her, but she did not weep or moan.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading She quietly laid aside her fur jacket and hat and went to her window, essaying to look out.
a young female
From this reading She was a brave, resolute young girl, and she did not lose her bravery and resolution even after matters had been so singularly precipitated to a crisis, and she knew her enemies as they were.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was a brave, resolute young girl, and she did not lose her bravery and resolution even after matters had been so singularly precipitated to a crisis, and she knew her enemies as they were.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading She quietly laid aside her fur jacket and hat and went to her window, essaying to look out.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She retired into her own room, as we have said, and was locked in.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As the bolt shot home and Neva comprehended that she was an actual prisoner, her cheeks flamed with her indignation at the indignity practised upon her, but she did not weep or moan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading As the bolt shot home and Neva comprehended that she was an actual prisoner, her cheeks flamed with her indignation at the indignity practised upon her, but she did not weep or moan.
indignitynounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnətiː/
an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem
From this reading As the bolt shot home and Neva comprehended that she was an actual prisoner, her cheeks flamed with her indignation at the indignity practised upon her, but she did not weep or moan.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She retired into her own room, as we have said, and was locked in.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading She quietly laid aside her fur jacket and hat and went to her window, essaying to look out.
keennessnoun
a quick and penetrating intelligence
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
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 She was a brave, resolute young girl, and she did not lose her bravery and resolution even after matters had been so singularly precipitated to a crisis, and she knew her enemies as they were.
set down according to a plan
From this reading She quietly laid aside her fur jacket and hat and went to her window, essaying to look out.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading She retired into her own room, as we have said, and was locked in.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She quietly laid aside her fur jacket and hat and went to her window, essaying to look out.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading She was a brave, resolute young girl, and she did not lose her bravery and resolution even after matters had been so singularly precipitated to a crisis, and she knew her enemies as they were.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She was a brave, resolute young girl, and she did not lose her bravery and resolution even after matters had been so singularly precipitated to a crisis, and she knew her enemies as they were.
moannounUS /moʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading As the bolt shot home and Neva comprehended that she was an actual prisoner, her cheeks flamed with her indignation at the indignity practised upon her, but she did not weep or moan.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
NevanounUS /ˈneɪvə/
a river in northwestern Russia flowing generally west into the Gulf of Finland
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As the bolt shot home and Neva comprehended that she was an actual prisoner, her cheeks flamed with her indignation at the indignity practised upon her, but she did not weep or moan.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She quietly laid aside her fur jacket and hat and went to her window, essaying to look out.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She retired into her own room, as we have said, and was locked in.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading As the bolt shot home and Neva comprehended that she was an actual prisoner, her cheeks flamed with her indignation at the indignity practised upon her, but she did not weep or moan.
precipitatedverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪtɪd/
past form of “precipitate” — bring about abruptly
From this reading She was a brave, resolute young girl, and she did not lose her bravery and resolution even after matters had been so singularly precipitated to a crisis, and she knew her enemies as they were.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading As the bolt shot home and Neva comprehended that she was an actual prisoner, her cheeks flamed with her indignation at the indignity practised upon her, but she did not weep or moan.
with low volume
From this reading She quietly laid aside her fur jacket and hat and went to her window, essaying to look out.
repining
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From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading She was a brave, resolute young girl, and she did not lose her bravery and resolution even after matters had been so singularly precipitated to a crisis, and she knew her enemies as they were.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading She was a brave, resolute young girl, and she did not lose her bravery and resolution even after matters had been so singularly precipitated to a crisis, and she knew her enemies as they were.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading She retired into her own room, as we have said, and was locked in.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She retired into her own room, as we have said, and was locked in.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She retired into her own room, as we have said, and was locked in.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading As the bolt shot home and Neva comprehended that she was an actual prisoner, her cheeks flamed with her indignation at the indignity practised upon her, but she did not weep or moan.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading She was a brave, resolute young girl, and she did not lose her bravery and resolution even after matters had been so singularly precipitated to a crisis, and she knew her enemies as they were.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was a brave, resolute young girl, and she did not lose her bravery and resolution even after matters had been so singularly precipitated to a crisis, and she knew her enemies as they were.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the bolt shot home and Neva comprehended that she was an actual prisoner, her cheeks flamed with her indignation at the indignity practised upon her, but she did not weep or moan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a brave, resolute young girl, and she did not lose her bravery and resolution even after matters had been so singularly precipitated to a crisis, and she knew her enemies as they were.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As the bolt shot home and Neva comprehended that she was an actual prisoner, her cheeks flamed with her indignation at the indignity practised upon her, but she did not weep or moan.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading She retired into her own room, as we have said, and was locked in.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading As the bolt shot home and Neva comprehended that she was an actual prisoner, her cheeks flamed with her indignation at the indignity practised upon her, but she did not weep or moan.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She quietly laid aside her fur jacket and hat and went to her window, essaying to look out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was a brave, resolute young girl, and she did not lose her bravery and resolution even after matters had been so singularly precipitated to a crisis, and she knew her enemies as they were.
at the time that
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading She quietly laid aside her fur jacket and hat and went to her window, essaying to look out.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the bolt shot home and Neva comprehended that she was an actual prisoner, her cheeks flamed with her indignation at the indignity practised upon her, but she did not weep or moan.
Wynde
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From this reading Neva Wynde was not one to waste her strength in useless repining, nor to give way to weakness and tears at a time when she needed all her keenness of wit and vigor of body, in the contest begun by her enemies.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She was a brave, resolute young girl, and she did not lose her bravery and resolution even after matters had been so singularly precipitated to a crisis, and she knew her enemies as they were.
