used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She saw that there was no prospect of estranging Astral from Erma; in fact, no prospect of drawing him into a discussion of the subject.
speak to
From this reading She decided to address her attention to Erma.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading The purpose of Ellen Sanders was by no means altered by the defeat of her plans; to the contrary, she was rendered the more determined.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ERMA AND AN ASSASSIN.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ERMA AND AN ASSASSIN.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Her knowledge of Erma led her to the firm conclusion that it was needless to attempt the use of argument in her case.
ASSASSINnounUS /əˈsæsən/
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading ERMA AND AN ASSASSIN.
AstraladjectiveUS /ˈæstrəl/
being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars
From this reading She saw that there was no prospect of estranging Astral from Erma; in fact, no prospect of drawing him into a discussion of the subject.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Her knowledge of Erma led her to the firm conclusion that it was needless to attempt the use of argument in her case.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading She decided to address her attention to Erma.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The purpose of Ellen Sanders was by no means altered by the defeat of her plans; to the contrary, she was rendered the more determined.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Her knowledge of Erma led her to the firm conclusion that it was needless to attempt the use of argument in her case.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Her knowledge of Erma led her to the firm conclusion that it was needless to attempt the use of argument in her case.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading The purpose of Ellen Sanders was by no means altered by the defeat of her plans; to the contrary, she was rendered the more determined.
recognizable; marked
From this reading She decided to address her attention to Erma.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading The purpose of Ellen Sanders was by no means altered by the defeat of her plans; to the contrary, she was rendered the more determined.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The purpose of Ellen Sanders was by no means altered by the defeat of her plans; to the contrary, she was rendered the more determined.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading She saw that there was no prospect of estranging Astral from Erma; in fact, no prospect of drawing him into a discussion of the subject.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading She saw that there was no prospect of estranging Astral from Erma; in fact, no prospect of drawing him into a discussion of the subject.
Ellen
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From this reading The purpose of Ellen Sanders was by no means altered by the defeat of her plans; to the contrary, she was rendered the more determined.
ERMA
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From this reading ERMA AND AN ASSASSIN.
estrangingadjective
making one feel out of place or alienated
From this reading She saw that there was no prospect of estranging Astral from Erma; in fact, no prospect of drawing him into a discussion of the subject.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading She saw that there was no prospect of estranging Astral from Erma; in fact, no prospect of drawing him into a discussion of the subject.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Her knowledge of Erma led her to the firm conclusion that it was needless to attempt the use of argument in her case.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She saw that there was no prospect of estranging Astral from Erma; in fact, no prospect of drawing him into a discussion of the subject.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The purpose of Ellen Sanders was by no means altered by the defeat of her plans; to the contrary, she was rendered the more determined.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She saw that there was no prospect of estranging Astral from Erma; in fact, no prospect of drawing him into a discussion of the subject.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She saw that there was no prospect of estranging Astral from Erma; in fact, no prospect of drawing him into a discussion of the subject.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She saw that there was no prospect of estranging Astral from Erma; in fact, no prospect of drawing him into a discussion of the subject.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her knowledge of Erma led her to the firm conclusion that it was needless to attempt the use of argument in her case.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Her knowledge of Erma led her to the firm conclusion that it was needless to attempt the use of argument in her case.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Her knowledge of Erma led her to the firm conclusion that it was needless to attempt the use of argument in her case.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The purpose of Ellen Sanders was by no means altered by the defeat of her plans; to the contrary, she was rendered the more determined.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The purpose of Ellen Sanders was by no means altered by the defeat of her plans; to the contrary, she was rendered the more determined.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading Her knowledge of Erma led her to the firm conclusion that it was needless to attempt the use of argument in her case.
not any; not one
From this reading The purpose of Ellen Sanders was by no means altered by the defeat of her plans; to the contrary, she was rendered the more determined.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The purpose of Ellen Sanders was by no means altered by the defeat of her plans; to the contrary, she was rendered the more determined.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The purpose of Ellen Sanders was by no means altered by the defeat of her plans; to the contrary, she was rendered the more determined.
the possibility of future success
From this reading She saw that there was no prospect of estranging Astral from Erma; in fact, no prospect of drawing him into a discussion of the subject.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The purpose of Ellen Sanders was by no means altered by the defeat of her plans; to the contrary, she was rendered the more determined.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The purpose of Ellen Sanders was by no means altered by the defeat of her plans; to the contrary, she was rendered the more determined.
SandersnounUS /ˈsændərz/
plural of “sander” — a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
From this reading The purpose of Ellen Sanders was by no means altered by the defeat of her plans; to the contrary, she was rendered the more determined.
cut with a saw
From this reading She saw that there was no prospect of estranging Astral from Erma; in fact, no prospect of drawing him into a discussion of the subject.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The purpose of Ellen Sanders was by no means altered by the defeat of her plans; to the contrary, she was rendered the more determined.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading She saw that there was no prospect of estranging Astral from Erma; in fact, no prospect of drawing him into a discussion of the subject.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She saw that there was no prospect of estranging Astral from Erma; in fact, no prospect of drawing him into a discussion of the subject.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The purpose of Ellen Sanders was by no means altered by the defeat of her plans; to the contrary, she was rendered the more determined.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She saw that there was no prospect of estranging Astral from Erma; in fact, no prospect of drawing him into a discussion of the subject.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The purpose of Ellen Sanders was by no means altered by the defeat of her plans; to the contrary, she was rendered the more determined.
the act of using
From this reading Her knowledge of Erma led her to the firm conclusion that it was needless to attempt the use of argument in her case.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The purpose of Ellen Sanders was by no means altered by the defeat of her plans; to the contrary, she was rendered the more determined.
