used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the reader knows, each had her own reason for anxiety and trouble; but each felt that this was a time for laying all personal affairs and feelings on one side, and doing her part in the New Crusade which was being fought.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Margaret Miller and Tom Whitwell read together an account of some meetings at which Arthur Knight had been speaking, and they confided to each other their own ideas on the subject.
matters of personal concern
From this reading As the reader knows, each had her own reason for anxiety and trouble; but each felt that this was a time for laying all personal affairs and feelings on one side, and doing her part in the New Crusade which was being fought.
(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 As the reader knows, each had her own reason for anxiety and trouble; but each felt that this was a time for laying all personal affairs and feelings on one side, and doing her part in the New Crusade which was being fought.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Margaret Miller and Tom Whitwell read together an account of some meetings at which Arthur Knight had been speaking, and they confided to each other their own ideas on the subject.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Margaret Miller and Tom Whitwell read together an account of some meetings at which Arthur Knight had been speaking, and they confided to each other their own ideas on the subject.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading As the reader knows, each had her own reason for anxiety and trouble; but each felt that this was a time for laying all personal affairs and feelings on one side, and doing her part in the New Crusade which was being fought.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Margaret Miller and Tom Whitwell read together an account of some meetings at which Arthur Knight had been speaking, and they confided to each other their own ideas on the subject.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the reader knows, each had her own reason for anxiety and trouble; but each felt that this was a time for laying all personal affairs and feelings on one side, and doing her part in the New Crusade which was being fought.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Margaret Miller and Tom Whitwell read together an account of some meetings at which Arthur Knight had been speaking, and they confided to each other their own ideas on the subject.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading We have left off sending our knights to battle for God and the right, and we encourage them instead to take to money-grubbing in the city.”
have
From this reading “We ought to do so, Margaret,” said Tom, “because I believe that for the existing state of things women must bear much of the blame.
for the reason that
From this reading “We ought to do so, Margaret,” said Tom, “because I believe that for the existing state of things women must bear much of the blame.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Margaret Miller and Tom Whitwell read together an account of some meetings at which Arthur Knight had been speaking, and they confided to each other their own ideas on the subject.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As the reader knows, each had her own reason for anxiety and trouble; but each felt that this was a time for laying all personal affairs and feelings on one side, and doing her part in the New Crusade which was being fought.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “We ought to do so, Margaret,” said Tom, “because I believe that for the existing state of things women must bear much of the blame.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading “We ought to do so, Margaret,” said Tom, “because I believe that for the existing state of things women must bear much of the blame.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As the reader knows, each had her own reason for anxiety and trouble; but each felt that this was a time for laying all personal affairs and feelings on one side, and doing her part in the New Crusade which was being fought.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading “A good deal of heroism of a certain kind is practised, though, even thus,” replied Margaret.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading We have left off sending our knights to battle for God and the right, and we encourage them instead to take to money-grubbing in the city.”
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading Margaret Miller and Tom Whitwell read together an account of some meetings at which Arthur Knight had been speaking, and they confided to each other their own ideas on the subject.
CrusadenounUS /kruːˈseɪd/
a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
From this reading As the reader knows, each had her own reason for anxiety and trouble; but each felt that this was a time for laying all personal affairs and feelings on one side, and doing her part in the New Crusade which was being fought.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading “A good deal of heroism of a certain kind is practised, though, even thus,” replied Margaret.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “We ought to do so, Margaret,” said Tom, “because I believe that for the existing state of things women must bear much of the blame.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading As the reader knows, each had her own reason for anxiety and trouble; but each felt that this was a time for laying all personal affairs and feelings on one side, and doing her part in the New Crusade which was being fought.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Margaret Miller and Tom Whitwell read together an account of some meetings at which Arthur Knight had been speaking, and they confided to each other their own ideas on the subject.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading We have left off sending our knights to battle for God and the right, and we encourage them instead to take to money-grubbing in the city.”
divisible by two
From this reading “A good deal of heroism of a certain kind is practised, though, even thus,” replied Margaret.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading “We ought to do so, Margaret,” said Tom, “because I believe that for the existing state of things women must bear much of the blame.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading As the reader knows, each had her own reason for anxiety and trouble; but each felt that this was a time for laying all personal affairs and feelings on one side, and doing her part in the New Crusade which was being fought.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As the reader knows, each had her own reason for anxiety and trouble; but each felt that this was a time for laying all personal affairs and feelings on one side, and doing her part in the New Crusade which was being fought.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the reader knows, each had her own reason for anxiety and trouble; but each felt that this was a time for laying all personal affairs and feelings on one side, and doing her part in the New Crusade which was being fought.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading As the reader knows, each had her own reason for anxiety and trouble; but each felt that this was a time for laying all personal affairs and feelings on one side, and doing her part in the New Crusade which was being fought.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading We have left off sending our knights to battle for God and the right, and we encourage them instead to take to money-grubbing in the city.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “A good deal of heroism of a certain kind is practised, though, even thus,” replied Margaret.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Margaret Miller and Tom Whitwell read together an account of some meetings at which Arthur Knight had been speaking, and they confided to each other their own ideas on the subject.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have left off sending our knights to battle for God and the right, and we encourage them instead to take to money-grubbing in the city.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As the reader knows, each had her own reason for anxiety and trouble; but each felt that this was a time for laying all personal affairs and feelings on one side, and doing her part in the New Crusade which was being fought.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading “A good deal of heroism of a certain kind is practised, though, even thus,” replied Margaret.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “We ought to do so, Margaret,” said Tom, “because I believe that for the existing state of things women must bear much of the blame.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Margaret Miller and Tom Whitwell read together an account of some meetings at which Arthur Knight had been speaking, and they confided to each other their own ideas on the subject.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the reader knows, each had her own reason for anxiety and trouble; but each felt that this was a time for laying all personal affairs and feelings on one side, and doing her part in the New Crusade which was being fought.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading We have left off sending our knights to battle for God and the right, and we encourage them instead to take to money-grubbing in the city.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “A good deal of heroism of a certain kind is practised, though, even thus,” replied Margaret.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “A good deal of heroism of a certain kind is practised, though, even thus,” replied Margaret.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading Margaret Miller and Tom Whitwell read together an account of some meetings at which Arthur Knight had been speaking, and they confided to each other their own ideas on the subject.
knightsnounUS /naɪts/
plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading We have left off sending our knights to battle for God and the right, and we encourage them instead to take to money-grubbing in the city.”
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading As the reader knows, each had her own reason for anxiety and trouble; but each felt that this was a time for laying all personal affairs and feelings on one side, and doing her part in the New Crusade which was being fought.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading As the reader knows, each had her own reason for anxiety and trouble; but each felt that this was a time for laying all personal affairs and feelings on one side, and doing her part in the New Crusade which was being fought.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading We have left off sending our knights to battle for God and the right, and we encourage them instead to take to money-grubbing in the city.”
Margaret
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From this reading Margaret Miller and Tom Whitwell read together an account of some meetings at which Arthur Knight had been speaking, and they confided to each other their own ideas on the subject.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Margaret Miller and Tom Whitwell read together an account of some meetings at which Arthur Knight had been speaking, and they confided to each other their own ideas on the subject.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading Margaret Miller and Tom Whitwell read together an account of some meetings at which Arthur Knight had been speaking, and they confided to each other their own ideas on the subject.
money-grubbing
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From this reading We have left off sending our knights to battle for God and the right, and we encourage them instead to take to money-grubbing in the city.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “We ought to do so, Margaret,” said Tom, “because I believe that for the existing state of things women must bear much of the blame.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “We ought to do so, Margaret,” said Tom, “because I believe that for the existing state of things women must bear much of the blame.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading As the reader knows, each had her own reason for anxiety and trouble; but each felt that this was a time for laying all personal affairs and feelings on one side, and doing her part in the New Crusade which was being fought.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Margaret Miller and Tom Whitwell read together an account of some meetings at which Arthur Knight had been speaking, and they confided to each other their own ideas on the subject.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading We have left off sending our knights to battle for God and the right, and we encourage them instead to take to money-grubbing in the city.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Margaret Miller and Tom Whitwell read together an account of some meetings at which Arthur Knight had been speaking, and they confided to each other their own ideas on the subject.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As the reader knows, each had her own reason for anxiety and trouble; but each felt that this was a time for laying all personal affairs and feelings on one side, and doing her part in the New Crusade which was being fought.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Margaret Miller and Tom Whitwell read together an account of some meetings at which Arthur Knight had been speaking, and they confided to each other their own ideas on the subject.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “We ought to do so, Margaret,” said Tom, “because I believe that for the existing state of things women must bear much of the blame.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We have left off sending our knights to battle for God and the right, and we encourage them instead to take to money-grubbing in the city.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Margaret Miller and Tom Whitwell read together an account of some meetings at which Arthur Knight had been speaking, and they confided to each other their own ideas on the subject.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As the reader knows, each had her own reason for anxiety and trouble; but each felt that this was a time for laying all personal affairs and feelings on one side, and doing her part in the New Crusade which was being fought.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading As the reader knows, each had her own reason for anxiety and trouble; but each felt that this was a time for laying all personal affairs and feelings on one side, and doing her part in the New Crusade which was being fought.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading “A good deal of heroism of a certain kind is practised, though, even thus,” replied Margaret.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Margaret Miller and Tom Whitwell read together an account of some meetings at which Arthur Knight had been speaking, and they confided to each other their own ideas on the subject.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading As the reader knows, each had her own reason for anxiety and trouble; but each felt that this was a time for laying all personal affairs and feelings on one side, and doing her part in the New Crusade which was being fought.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading As the reader knows, each had her own reason for anxiety and trouble; but each felt that this was a time for laying all personal affairs and feelings on one side, and doing her part in the New Crusade which was being fought.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “A good deal of heroism of a certain kind is practised, though, even thus,” replied Margaret.
precisely, exactly
From this reading We have left off sending our knights to battle for God and the right, and we encourage them instead to take to money-grubbing in the city.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We ought to do so, Margaret,” said Tom, “because I believe that for the existing state of things women must bear much of the blame.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading We have left off sending our knights to battle for God and the right, and we encourage them instead to take to money-grubbing in the city.”
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As the reader knows, each had her own reason for anxiety and trouble; but each felt that this was a time for laying all personal affairs and feelings on one side, and doing her part in the New Crusade which was being fought.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “We ought to do so, Margaret,” said Tom, “because I believe that for the existing state of things women must bear much of the blame.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Margaret Miller and Tom Whitwell read together an account of some meetings at which Arthur Knight had been speaking, and they confided to each other their own ideas on the subject.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Margaret Miller and Tom Whitwell read together an account of some meetings at which Arthur Knight had been speaking, and they confided to each other their own ideas on the subject.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading “We ought to do so, Margaret,” said Tom, “because I believe that for the existing state of things women must bear much of the blame.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Margaret Miller and Tom Whitwell read together an account of some meetings at which Arthur Knight had been speaking, and they confided to each other their own ideas on the subject.
carry out
From this reading We have left off sending our knights to battle for God and the right, and we encourage them instead to take to money-grubbing in the city.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the reader knows, each had her own reason for anxiety and trouble; but each felt that this was a time for laying all personal affairs and feelings on one side, and doing her part in the New Crusade which was being fought.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Margaret Miller and Tom Whitwell read together an account of some meetings at which Arthur Knight had been speaking, and they confided to each other their own ideas on the subject.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Margaret Miller and Tom Whitwell read together an account of some meetings at which Arthur Knight had been speaking, and they confided to each other their own ideas on the subject.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We have left off sending our knights to battle for God and the right, and we encourage them instead to take to money-grubbing in the city.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Margaret Miller and Tom Whitwell read together an account of some meetings at which Arthur Knight had been speaking, and they confided to each other their own ideas on the subject.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “We ought to do so, Margaret,” said Tom, “because I believe that for the existing state of things women must bear much of the blame.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As the reader knows, each had her own reason for anxiety and trouble; but each felt that this was a time for laying all personal affairs and feelings on one side, and doing her part in the New Crusade which was being fought.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “A good deal of heroism of a certain kind is practised, though, even thus,” replied Margaret.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading “A good deal of heroism of a certain kind is practised, though, even thus,” replied Margaret.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As the reader knows, each had her own reason for anxiety and trouble; but each felt that this was a time for laying all personal affairs and feelings on one side, and doing her part in the New Crusade which was being fought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Margaret Miller and Tom Whitwell read together an account of some meetings at which Arthur Knight had been speaking, and they confided to each other their own ideas on the subject.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Margaret Miller and Tom Whitwell read together an account of some meetings at which Arthur Knight had been speaking, and they confided to each other their own ideas on the subject.
male cat
From this reading Margaret Miller and Tom Whitwell read together an account of some meetings at which Arthur Knight had been speaking, and they confided to each other their own ideas on the subject.
a source of difficulty
From this reading As the reader knows, each had her own reason for anxiety and trouble; but each felt that this was a time for laying all personal affairs and feelings on one side, and doing her part in the New Crusade which was being fought.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the reader knows, each had her own reason for anxiety and trouble; but each felt that this was a time for laying all personal affairs and feelings on one side, and doing her part in the New Crusade which was being fought.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We ought to do so, Margaret,” said Tom, “because I believe that for the existing state of things women must bear much of the blame.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Margaret Miller and Tom Whitwell read together an account of some meetings at which Arthur Knight had been speaking, and they confided to each other their own ideas on the subject.
Whitwell
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From this reading Margaret Miller and Tom Whitwell read together an account of some meetings at which Arthur Knight had been speaking, and they confided to each other their own ideas on the subject.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “We ought to do so, Margaret,” said Tom, “because I believe that for the existing state of things women must bear much of the blame.
