used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Letty was more than ever convinced that she was not a safe person; but she was grieved at the change in Agnes's feelings, and made several attempts to regain some influence over her.
anew
From this reading VAN HORN did not call upon Letty again; and, when she went to return the visit she had received, the lady was not "at home."
Agnes
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From this reading But she continued upon the most intimate terms with Agnes.
Agnes's
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From this reading Letty was more than ever convinced that she was not a safe person; but she was grieved at the change in Agnes's feelings, and made several attempts to regain some influence over her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VAN HORN did not call upon Letty again; and, when she went to return the visit she had received, the lady was not "at home."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading VAN HORN did not call upon Letty again; and, when she went to return the visit she had received, the lady was not "at home."
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Letty was more than ever convinced that she was not a safe person; but she was grieved at the change in Agnes's feelings, and made several attempts to regain some influence over her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she continued upon the most intimate terms with Agnes.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading VAN HORN did not call upon Letty again; and, when she went to return the visit she had received, the lady was not "at home."
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Letty was more than ever convinced that she was not a safe person; but she was grieved at the change in Agnes's feelings, and made several attempts to regain some influence over her.
without stop or interruption
From this reading But she continued upon the most intimate terms with Agnes.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Letty was more than ever convinced that she was not a safe person; but she was grieved at the change in Agnes's feelings, and made several attempts to regain some influence over her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading VAN HORN did not call upon Letty again; and, when she went to return the visit she had received, the lady was not "at home."
at any time
From this reading Letty was more than ever convinced that she was not a safe person; but she was grieved at the change in Agnes's feelings, and made several attempts to regain some influence over her.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Letty was more than ever convinced that she was not a safe person; but she was grieved at the change in Agnes's feelings, and made several attempts to regain some influence over her.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading Letty was more than ever convinced that she was not a safe person; but she was grieved at the change in Agnes's feelings, and made several attempts to regain some influence over her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading VAN HORN did not call upon Letty again; and, when she went to return the visit she had received, the lady was not "at home."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Letty was more than ever convinced that she was not a safe person; but she was grieved at the change in Agnes's feelings, and made several attempts to regain some influence over her.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading VAN HORN did not call upon Letty again; and, when she went to return the visit she had received, the lady was not "at home."
HORNnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading VAN HORN did not call upon Letty again; and, when she went to return the visit she had received, the lady was not "at home."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Letty was more than ever convinced that she was not a safe person; but she was grieved at the change in Agnes's feelings, and made several attempts to regain some influence over her.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Letty was more than ever convinced that she was not a safe person; but she was grieved at the change in Agnes's feelings, and made several attempts to regain some influence over her.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading But she continued upon the most intimate terms with Agnes.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading VAN HORN did not call upon Letty again; and, when she went to return the visit she had received, the lady was not "at home."
Letty
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From this reading VAN HORN did not call upon Letty again; and, when she went to return the visit she had received, the lady was not "at home."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Letty was more than ever convinced that she was not a safe person; but she was grieved at the change in Agnes's feelings, and made several attempts to regain some influence over her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Letty was more than ever convinced that she was not a safe person; but she was grieved at the change in Agnes's feelings, and made several attempts to regain some influence over her.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But she continued upon the most intimate terms with Agnes.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading VAN HORN did not call upon Letty again; and, when she went to return the visit she had received, the lady was not "at home."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Letty was more than ever convinced that she was not a safe person; but she was grieved at the change in Agnes's feelings, and made several attempts to regain some influence over her.
a human being
From this reading Letty was more than ever convinced that she was not a safe person; but she was grieved at the change in Agnes's feelings, and made several attempts to regain some influence over her.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading VAN HORN did not call upon Letty again; and, when she went to return the visit she had received, the lady was not "at home."
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Letty was more than ever convinced that she was not a safe person; but she was grieved at the change in Agnes's feelings, and made several attempts to regain some influence over her.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading VAN HORN did not call upon Letty again; and, when she went to return the visit she had received, the lady was not "at home."
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Letty was more than ever convinced that she was not a safe person; but she was grieved at the change in Agnes's feelings, and made several attempts to regain some influence over her.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Letty was more than ever convinced that she was not a safe person; but she was grieved at the change in Agnes's feelings, and made several attempts to regain some influence over her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading VAN HORN did not call upon Letty again; and, when she went to return the visit she had received, the lady was not "at home."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Letty was more than ever convinced that she was not a safe person; but she was grieved at the change in Agnes's feelings, and made several attempts to regain some influence over her.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading But she continued upon the most intimate terms with Agnes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Letty was more than ever convinced that she was not a safe person; but she was grieved at the change in Agnes's feelings, and made several attempts to regain some influence over her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Letty was more than ever convinced that she was not a safe person; but she was grieved at the change in Agnes's feelings, and made several attempts to regain some influence over her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WILL.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VAN HORN did not call upon Letty again; and, when she went to return the visit she had received, the lady was not "at home."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading VAN HORN did not call upon Letty again; and, when she went to return the visit she had received, the lady was not "at home."
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading VAN HORN did not call upon Letty again; and, when she went to return the visit she had received, the lady was not "at home."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading VAN HORN did not call upon Letty again; and, when she went to return the visit she had received, the lady was not "at home."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading VAN HORN did not call upon Letty again; and, when she went to return the visit she had received, the lady was not "at home."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading VAN HORN did not call upon Letty again; and, when she went to return the visit she had received, the lady was not "at home."
at the time that
From this reading VAN HORN did not call upon Letty again; and, when she went to return the visit she had received, the lady was not "at home."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE WILL.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But she continued upon the most intimate terms with Agnes.
