used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If a woman sins, and the chronicler of her sin desires to excuse the woman, her throes and her struggles, her pangs and her prayers always occupy at least three chapters.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Theirs was to be the ideal union, and of course he cited famous cases where the man and woman designed for each other by Heaven had met only after one of them had blundered.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading If a woman sins, and the chronicler of her sin desires to excuse the woman, her throes and her struggles, her pangs and her prayers always occupy at least three chapters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If a woman sins, and the chronicler of her sin desires to excuse the woman, her throes and her struggles, her pangs and her prayers always occupy at least three chapters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If one does not seek to excuse her, the fact of her fall may as well be stated in the fewest possible words.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If a woman sins, and the chronicler of her sin desires to excuse the woman, her throes and her struggles, her pangs and her prayers always occupy at least three chapters.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If one does not seek to excuse her, the fact of her fall may as well be stated in the fewest possible words.
blunderedverbUS /ˈblʌndərd/
past form of “blunder” — commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading Theirs was to be the ideal union, and of course he cited famous cases where the man and woman designed for each other by Heaven had met only after one of them had blundered.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mamie did struggle--she struggled for a long time--but in the end she was just as guilty as if she hadn't shed a tear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Theirs was to be the ideal union, and of course he cited famous cases where the man and woman designed for each other by Heaven had met only after one of them had blundered.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Theirs was to be the ideal union, and of course he cited famous cases where the man and woman designed for each other by Heaven had met only after one of them had blundered.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading If a woman sins, and the chronicler of her sin desires to excuse the woman, her throes and her struggles, her pangs and her prayers always occupy at least three chapters.
chroniclernounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪklər/
someone who writes chronicles
From this reading If a woman sins, and the chronicler of her sin desires to excuse the woman, her throes and her struggles, her pangs and her prayers always occupy at least three chapters.
citedverbUS /ˈsaɪtəd/
past form of “cite” — make reference to
From this reading Theirs was to be the ideal union, and of course he cited famous cases where the man and woman designed for each other by Heaven had met only after one of them had blundered.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Theirs was to be the ideal union, and of course he cited famous cases where the man and woman designed for each other by Heaven had met only after one of them had blundered.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading Theirs was to be the ideal union, and of course he cited famous cases where the man and woman designed for each other by Heaven had met only after one of them had blundered.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading If a woman sins, and the chronicler of her sin desires to excuse the woman, her throes and her struggles, her pangs and her prayers always occupy at least three chapters.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mamie did struggle--she struggled for a long time--but in the end she was just as guilty as if she hadn't shed a tear.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If one does not seek to excuse her, the fact of her fall may as well be stated in the fewest possible words.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Theirs was to be the ideal union, and of course he cited famous cases where the man and woman designed for each other by Heaven had met only after one of them had blundered.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Mamie did struggle--she struggled for a long time--but in the end she was just as guilty as if she hadn't shed a tear.
accept an excuse for
From this reading If a woman sins, and the chronicler of her sin desires to excuse the woman, her throes and her struggles, her pangs and her prayers always occupy at least three chapters.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading If one does not seek to excuse her, the fact of her fall may as well be stated in the fewest possible words.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading If one does not seek to excuse her, the fact of her fall may as well be stated in the fewest possible words.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Theirs was to be the ideal union, and of course he cited famous cases where the man and woman designed for each other by Heaven had met only after one of them had blundered.
fewestadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːəst/
(superlative of “few” used with count nouns and usually preceded by “the”) quantifier meaning the smallest in number
From this reading If one does not seek to excuse her, the fact of her fall may as well be stated in the fewest possible words.
Field'snounUS /fiːldz/
possessive form of “field” — a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Field's pertinacity and passion wore her resistance out at last.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mamie did struggle--she struggled for a long time--but in the end she was just as guilty as if she hadn't shed a tear.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Mamie did struggle--she struggled for a long time--but in the end she was just as guilty as if she hadn't shed a tear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Theirs was to be the ideal union, and of course he cited famous cases where the man and woman designed for each other by Heaven had met only after one of them had blundered.
hadn't
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From this reading Mamie did struggle--she struggled for a long time--but in the end she was just as guilty as if she hadn't shed a tear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Theirs was to be the ideal union, and of course he cited famous cases where the man and woman designed for each other by Heaven had met only after one of them had blundered.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Theirs was to be the ideal union, and of course he cited famous cases where the man and woman designed for each other by Heaven had met only after one of them had blundered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If a woman sins, and the chronicler of her sin desires to excuse the woman, her throes and her struggles, her pangs and her prayers always occupy at least three chapters.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Theirs was to be the ideal union, and of course he cited famous cases where the man and woman designed for each other by Heaven had met only after one of them had blundered.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a woman sins, and the chronicler of her sin desires to excuse the woman, her throes and her struggles, her pangs and her prayers always occupy at least three chapters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If one does not seek to excuse her, the fact of her fall may as well be stated in the fewest possible words.
and nothing more
From this reading Mamie did struggle--she struggled for a long time--but in the end she was just as guilty as if she hadn't shed a tear.
immediately past
From this reading Field's pertinacity and passion wore her resistance out at last.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading If a woman sins, and the chronicler of her sin desires to excuse the woman, her throes and her struggles, her pangs and her prayers always occupy at least three chapters.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Mamie did struggle--she struggled for a long time--but in the end she was just as guilty as if she hadn't shed a tear.
Mamie
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From this reading Mamie did struggle--she struggled for a long time--but in the end she was just as guilty as if she hadn't shed a tear.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Theirs was to be the ideal union, and of course he cited famous cases where the man and woman designed for each other by Heaven had met only after one of them had blundered.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If one does not seek to excuse her, the fact of her fall may as well be stated in the fewest possible words.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Theirs was to be the ideal union, and of course he cited famous cases where the man and woman designed for each other by Heaven had met only after one of them had blundered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If one does not seek to excuse her, the fact of her fall may as well be stated in the fewest possible words.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading If a woman sins, and the chronicler of her sin desires to excuse the woman, her throes and her struggles, her pangs and her prayers always occupy at least three chapters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If a woman sins, and the chronicler of her sin desires to excuse the woman, her throes and her struggles, her pangs and her prayers always occupy at least three chapters.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If one does not seek to excuse her, the fact of her fall may as well be stated in the fewest possible words.
and nothing more
From this reading Theirs was to be the ideal union, and of course he cited famous cases where the man and woman designed for each other by Heaven had met only after one of them had blundered.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Theirs was to be the ideal union, and of course he cited famous cases where the man and woman designed for each other by Heaven had met only after one of them had blundered.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Field's pertinacity and passion wore her resistance out at last.
pangsnounUS /pæŋz/
plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading If a woman sins, and the chronicler of her sin desires to excuse the woman, her throes and her struggles, her pangs and her prayers always occupy at least three chapters.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Field's pertinacity and passion wore her resistance out at last.
pertinacitynoun
persistent determination
From this reading Field's pertinacity and passion wore her resistance out at last.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading If one does not seek to excuse her, the fact of her fall may as well be stated in the fewest possible words.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading If a woman sins, and the chronicler of her sin desires to excuse the woman, her throes and her struggles, her pangs and her prayers always occupy at least three chapters.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Field's pertinacity and passion wore her resistance out at last.
try to get or reach
From this reading If one does not seek to excuse her, the fact of her fall may as well be stated in the fewest possible words.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mamie did struggle--she struggled for a long time--but in the end she was just as guilty as if she hadn't shed a tear.
get rid of
From this reading Mamie did struggle--she struggled for a long time--but in the end she was just as guilty as if she hadn't shed a tear.
estrangement from god
From this reading If a woman sins, and the chronicler of her sin desires to excuse the woman, her throes and her struggles, her pangs and her prayers always occupy at least three chapters.
sinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading If a woman sins, and the chronicler of her sin desires to excuse the woman, her throes and her struggles, her pangs and her prayers always occupy at least three chapters.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading If one does not seek to excuse her, the fact of her fall may as well be stated in the fewest possible words.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Mamie did struggle--she struggled for a long time--but in the end she was just as guilty as if she hadn't shed a tear.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Mamie did struggle--she struggled for a long time--but in the end she was just as guilty as if she hadn't shed a tear.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading If a woman sins, and the chronicler of her sin desires to excuse the woman, her throes and her struggles, her pangs and her prayers always occupy at least three chapters.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading Mamie did struggle--she struggled for a long time--but in the end she was just as guilty as if she hadn't shed a tear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If a woman sins, and the chronicler of her sin desires to excuse the woman, her throes and her struggles, her pangs and her prayers always occupy at least three chapters.
TheirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading Theirs was to be the ideal union, and of course he cited famous cases where the man and woman designed for each other by Heaven had met only after one of them had blundered.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Theirs was to be the ideal union, and of course he cited famous cases where the man and woman designed for each other by Heaven had met only after one of them had blundered.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading If a woman sins, and the chronicler of her sin desires to excuse the woman, her throes and her struggles, her pangs and her prayers always occupy at least three chapters.
throesnounUS /θroʊz/
violent pangs of suffering
From this reading If a woman sins, and the chronicler of her sin desires to excuse the woman, her throes and her struggles, her pangs and her prayers always occupy at least three chapters.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mamie did struggle--she struggled for a long time--but in the end she was just as guilty as if she hadn't shed a tear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If a woman sins, and the chronicler of her sin desires to excuse the woman, her throes and her struggles, her pangs and her prayers always occupy at least three chapters.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Theirs was to be the ideal union, and of course he cited famous cases where the man and woman designed for each other by Heaven had met only after one of them had blundered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mamie did struggle--she struggled for a long time--but in the end she was just as guilty as if she hadn't shed a tear.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading If one does not seek to excuse her, the fact of her fall may as well be stated in the fewest possible words.
in or at the place that
From this reading Theirs was to be the ideal union, and of course he cited famous cases where the man and woman designed for each other by Heaven had met only after one of them had blundered.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading If a woman sins, and the chronicler of her sin desires to excuse the woman, her throes and her struggles, her pangs and her prayers always occupy at least three chapters.
the words that are spoken
From this reading If one does not seek to excuse her, the fact of her fall may as well be stated in the fewest possible words.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Field's pertinacity and passion wore her resistance out at last.
