used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the morning brought a calmer reflection; and when Hermione was awake she began to think of what had passed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the morning brought a calmer reflection; and when Hermione was awake she began to think of what had passed.
(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 The horror inspired by her aunt's words and looks faded before the greater anxiety of the girl's position with regard to Paul.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then came the difficult task of reconciling those two opposing voices, which are never so contradictory as when the heart and the conscience fall out, and argue their cause before the bewildered court of justice we call our intelligence.
argueverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuː/
present reasons and arguments
From this reading Then came the difficult task of reconciling those two opposing voices, which are never so contradictory as when the heart and the conscience fall out, and argue their cause before the bewildered court of justice we call our intelligence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then came the difficult task of reconciling those two opposing voices, which are never so contradictory as when the heart and the conscience fall out, and argue their cause before the bewildered court of justice we call our intelligence.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading The horror inspired by her aunt's words and looks faded before the greater anxiety of the girl's position with regard to Paul.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading But the morning brought a calmer reflection; and when Hermione was awake she began to think of what had passed.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Her conscience told her that she had done right, but her heart said that she had done wrong, and its beating hurt her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The horror inspired by her aunt's words and looks faded before the greater anxiety of the girl's position with regard to Paul.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But the morning brought a calmer reflection; and when Hermione was awake she began to think of what had passed.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Then came the difficult task of reconciling those two opposing voices, which are never so contradictory as when the heart and the conscience fall out, and argue their cause before the bewildered court of justice we call our intelligence.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But the morning brought a calmer reflection; and when Hermione was awake she began to think of what had passed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the morning brought a calmer reflection; and when Hermione was awake she began to think of what had passed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The horror inspired by her aunt's words and looks faded before the greater anxiety of the girl's position with regard to Paul.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Then came the difficult task of reconciling those two opposing voices, which are never so contradictory as when the heart and the conscience fall out, and argue their cause before the bewildered court of justice we call our intelligence.
calmeradjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmər/
comparative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading But the morning brought a calmer reflection; and when Hermione was awake she began to think of what had passed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then came the difficult task of reconciling those two opposing voices, which are never so contradictory as when the heart and the conscience fall out, and argue their cause before the bewildered court of justice we call our intelligence.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Then came the difficult task of reconciling those two opposing voices, which are never so contradictory as when the heart and the conscience fall out, and argue their cause before the bewildered court of justice we call our intelligence.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Her conscience told her that she had done right, but her heart said that she had done wrong, and its beating hurt her.
contradictoryadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktəri/
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false
From this reading Then came the difficult task of reconciling those two opposing voices, which are never so contradictory as when the heart and the conscience fall out, and argue their cause before the bewildered court of justice we call our intelligence.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Then came the difficult task of reconciling those two opposing voices, which are never so contradictory as when the heart and the conscience fall out, and argue their cause before the bewildered court of justice we call our intelligence.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Then came the difficult task of reconciling those two opposing voices, which are never so contradictory as when the heart and the conscience fall out, and argue their cause before the bewildered court of justice we call our intelligence.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Her conscience told her that she had done right, but her heart said that she had done wrong, and its beating hurt her.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading The horror inspired by her aunt's words and looks faded before the greater anxiety of the girl's position with regard to Paul.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Then came the difficult task of reconciling those two opposing voices, which are never so contradictory as when the heart and the conscience fall out, and argue their cause before the bewildered court of justice we call our intelligence.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The horror inspired by her aunt's words and looks faded before the greater anxiety of the girl's position with regard to Paul.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She tried to go over the interview in her mind.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The horror inspired by her aunt's words and looks faded before the greater anxiety of the girl's position with regard to Paul.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the morning brought a calmer reflection; and when Hermione was awake she began to think of what had passed.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Her conscience told her that she had done right, but her heart said that she had done wrong, and its beating hurt her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The horror inspired by her aunt's words and looks faded before the greater anxiety of the girl's position with regard to Paul.
Hermione
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From this reading But the morning brought a calmer reflection; and when Hermione was awake she began to think of what had passed.
intense and profound fear
From this reading The horror inspired by her aunt's words and looks faded before the greater anxiety of the girl's position with regard to Paul.
be the source of pain
From this reading Her conscience told her that she had done right, but her heart said that she had done wrong, and its beating hurt her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She tried to go over the interview in her mind.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading The horror inspired by her aunt's words and looks faded before the greater anxiety of the girl's position with regard to Paul.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Then came the difficult task of reconciling those two opposing voices, which are never so contradictory as when the heart and the conscience fall out, and argue their cause before the bewildered court of justice we call our intelligence.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading She tried to go over the interview in her mind.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Her conscience told her that she had done right, but her heart said that she had done wrong, and its beating hurt her.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Then came the difficult task of reconciling those two opposing voices, which are never so contradictory as when the heart and the conscience fall out, and argue their cause before the bewildered court of justice we call our intelligence.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The horror inspired by her aunt's words and looks faded before the greater anxiety of the girl's position with regard to Paul.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She tried to go over the interview in her mind.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But the morning brought a calmer reflection; and when Hermione was awake she began to think of what had passed.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Then came the difficult task of reconciling those two opposing voices, which are never so contradictory as when the heart and the conscience fall out, and argue their cause before the bewildered court of justice we call our intelligence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the morning brought a calmer reflection; and when Hermione was awake she began to think of what had passed.
opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
characterized by active hostility
From this reading Then came the difficult task of reconciling those two opposing voices, which are never so contradictory as when the heart and the conscience fall out, and argue their cause before the bewildered court of justice we call our intelligence.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Then came the difficult task of reconciling those two opposing voices, which are never so contradictory as when the heart and the conscience fall out, and argue their cause before the bewildered court of justice we call our intelligence.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then came the difficult task of reconciling those two opposing voices, which are never so contradictory as when the heart and the conscience fall out, and argue their cause before the bewildered court of justice we call our intelligence.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She tried to go over the interview in her mind.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But the morning brought a calmer reflection; and when Hermione was awake she began to think of what had passed.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading The horror inspired by her aunt's words and looks faded before the greater anxiety of the girl's position with regard to Paul.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The horror inspired by her aunt's words and looks faded before the greater anxiety of the girl's position with regard to Paul.
reconcilingadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪlɪŋ/
tending to reconcile or accommodate; bringing into harmony
From this reading Then came the difficult task of reconciling those two opposing voices, which are never so contradictory as when the heart and the conscience fall out, and argue their cause before the bewildered court of justice we call our intelligence.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading But the morning brought a calmer reflection; and when Hermione was awake she began to think of what had passed.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The horror inspired by her aunt's words and looks faded before the greater anxiety of the girl's position with regard to Paul.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Her conscience told her that she had done right, but her heart said that she had done wrong, and its beating hurt her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Her conscience told her that she had done right, but her heart said that she had done wrong, and its beating hurt her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the morning brought a calmer reflection; and when Hermione was awake she began to think of what had passed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then came the difficult task of reconciling those two opposing voices, which are never so contradictory as when the heart and the conscience fall out, and argue their cause before the bewildered court of justice we call our intelligence.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Then came the difficult task of reconciling those two opposing voices, which are never so contradictory as when the heart and the conscience fall out, and argue their cause before the bewildered court of justice we call our intelligence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her conscience told her that she had done right, but her heart said that she had done wrong, and its beating hurt her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the morning brought a calmer reflection; and when Hermione was awake she began to think of what had passed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then came the difficult task of reconciling those two opposing voices, which are never so contradictory as when the heart and the conscience fall out, and argue their cause before the bewildered court of justice we call our intelligence.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then came the difficult task of reconciling those two opposing voices, which are never so contradictory as when the heart and the conscience fall out, and argue their cause before the bewildered court of justice we call our intelligence.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But the morning brought a calmer reflection; and when Hermione was awake she began to think of what had passed.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Then came the difficult task of reconciling those two opposing voices, which are never so contradictory as when the heart and the conscience fall out, and argue their cause before the bewildered court of justice we call our intelligence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the morning brought a calmer reflection; and when Hermione was awake she began to think of what had passed.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Her conscience told her that she had done right, but her heart said that she had done wrong, and its beating hurt her.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She tried to go over the interview in her mind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Then came the difficult task of reconciling those two opposing voices, which are never so contradictory as when the heart and the conscience fall out, and argue their cause before the bewildered court of justice we call our intelligence.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Then came the difficult task of reconciling those two opposing voices, which are never so contradictory as when the heart and the conscience fall out, and argue their cause before the bewildered court of justice we call our intelligence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the morning brought a calmer reflection; and when Hermione was awake she began to think of what had passed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Then came the difficult task of reconciling those two opposing voices, which are never so contradictory as when the heart and the conscience fall out, and argue their cause before the bewildered court of justice we call our intelligence.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But the morning brought a calmer reflection; and when Hermione was awake she began to think of what had passed.
at the time that
From this reading But the morning brought a calmer reflection; and when Hermione was awake she began to think of what had passed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then came the difficult task of reconciling those two opposing voices, which are never so contradictory as when the heart and the conscience fall out, and argue their cause before the bewildered court of justice we call our intelligence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The horror inspired by her aunt's words and looks faded before the greater anxiety of the girl's position with regard to Paul.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The horror inspired by her aunt's words and looks faded before the greater anxiety of the girl's position with regard to Paul.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Her conscience told her that she had done right, but her heart said that she had done wrong, and its beating hurt her.
