used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Octavia made known to her uncle and mother the attorney's passionate proposal and pleading--of her previous determination to go on a mission of mercy, joining the Red Cross Society.
consider or hold as true
From this reading But secretly they wanted Octavia to accept him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Octavia made known to her uncle and mother the attorney's passionate proposal and pleading--of her previous determination to go on a mission of mercy, joining the Red Cross Society.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Both pleaded with her to give up her European trip, whatever she did with the attorney.
attorney'snounUS /əˈtɜːrniz/
possessive form of “attorney” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Octavia made known to her uncle and mother the attorney's passionate proposal and pleading--of her previous determination to go on a mission of mercy, joining the Red Cross Society.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both pleaded with her to give up her European trip, whatever she did with the attorney.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But secretly they wanted Octavia to accept him.
CONQUERSverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərz/
third-person singular of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
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travel across or pass over
From this reading Octavia made known to her uncle and mother the attorney's passionate proposal and pleading--of her previous determination to go on a mission of mercy, joining the Red Cross Society.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Octavia made known to her uncle and mother the attorney's passionate proposal and pleading--of her previous determination to go on a mission of mercy, joining the Red Cross Society.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Both pleaded with her to give up her European trip, whatever she did with the attorney.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading Both pleaded with her to give up her European trip, whatever she did with the attorney.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
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cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Both pleaded with her to give up her European trip, whatever she did with the attorney.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Octavia made known to her uncle and mother the attorney's passionate proposal and pleading--of her previous determination to go on a mission of mercy, joining the Red Cross Society.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Octavia made known to her uncle and mother the attorney's passionate proposal and pleading--of her previous determination to go on a mission of mercy, joining the Red Cross Society.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But secretly they wanted Octavia to accept him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading Octavia made known to her uncle and mother the attorney's passionate proposal and pleading--of her previous determination to go on a mission of mercy, joining the Red Cross Society.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Octavia made known to her uncle and mother the attorney's passionate proposal and pleading--of her previous determination to go on a mission of mercy, joining the Red Cross Society.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
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found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Both liked him.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
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produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Octavia made known to her uncle and mother the attorney's passionate proposal and pleading--of her previous determination to go on a mission of mercy, joining the Red Cross Society.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Octavia made known to her uncle and mother the attorney's passionate proposal and pleading--of her previous determination to go on a mission of mercy, joining the Red Cross Society.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Octavia made known to her uncle and mother the attorney's passionate proposal and pleading--of her previous determination to go on a mission of mercy, joining the Red Cross Society.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Octavia made known to her uncle and mother the attorney's passionate proposal and pleading--of her previous determination to go on a mission of mercy, joining the Red Cross Society.
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From this reading Octavia made known to her uncle and mother the attorney's passionate proposal and pleading--of her previous determination to go on a mission of mercy, joining the Red Cross Society.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Octavia made known to her uncle and mother the attorney's passionate proposal and pleading--of her previous determination to go on a mission of mercy, joining the Red Cross Society.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Octavia made known to her uncle and mother the attorney's passionate proposal and pleading--of her previous determination to go on a mission of mercy, joining the Red Cross Society.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading Octavia made known to her uncle and mother the attorney's passionate proposal and pleading--of her previous determination to go on a mission of mercy, joining the Red Cross Society.
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading Both pleaded with her to give up her European trip, whatever she did with the attorney.
pleadingnounUS /ˈpliːdɪŋ/
(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
From this reading Octavia made known to her uncle and mother the attorney's passionate proposal and pleading--of her previous determination to go on a mission of mercy, joining the Red Cross Society.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Octavia made known to her uncle and mother the attorney's passionate proposal and pleading--of her previous determination to go on a mission of mercy, joining the Red Cross Society.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading Octavia made known to her uncle and mother the attorney's passionate proposal and pleading--of her previous determination to go on a mission of mercy, joining the Red Cross Society.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Octavia made known to her uncle and mother the attorney's passionate proposal and pleading--of her previous determination to go on a mission of mercy, joining the Red Cross Society.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading But secretly they wanted Octavia to accept him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both pleaded with her to give up her European trip, whatever she did with the attorney.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Octavia made known to her uncle and mother the attorney's passionate proposal and pleading--of her previous determination to go on a mission of mercy, joining the Red Cross Society.
STRATEGYnounUS /ˈstrætədʒi/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Octavia made known to her uncle and mother the attorney's passionate proposal and pleading--of her previous determination to go on a mission of mercy, joining the Red Cross Society.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But secretly they wanted Octavia to accept him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Octavia made known to her uncle and mother the attorney's passionate proposal and pleading--of her previous determination to go on a mission of mercy, joining the Red Cross Society.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Both pleaded with her to give up her European trip, whatever she did with the attorney.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Octavia made known to her uncle and mother the attorney's passionate proposal and pleading--of her previous determination to go on a mission of mercy, joining the Red Cross Society.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Both pleaded with her to give up her European trip, whatever she did with the attorney.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading But secretly they wanted Octavia to accept him.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Both pleaded with her to give up her European trip, whatever she did with the attorney.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Both pleaded with her to give up her European trip, whatever she did with the attorney.
