(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All the moving-picture heroines that Phœbe loved were responsible for her resolve to rescue Manila.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The plan seemed an inspiration; and not in the least degree blameworthy—on the contrary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The plan seemed an inspiration; and not in the least degree blameworthy—on the contrary.
any thing at all
From this reading When had she seen one of her screen favorites do anything, however startling, that had brought disaster, or punishment—even displeasure?
apprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Quite naturally, therefore, Phœbe apprehended only success in her venture, happiness for Manila, and praise for herself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She thrilled with the excitement of the venture as she set off from the Blair side-porch.
BlairnounUS /bler/
British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading She thrilled with the excitement of the venture as she set off from the Blair side-porch.
blameworthyadjective
deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious
From this reading The plan seemed an inspiration; and not in the least degree blameworthy—on the contrary.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When had she seen one of her screen favorites do anything, however startling, that had brought disaster, or punishment—even displeasure?
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading The plan seemed an inspiration; and not in the least degree blameworthy—on the contrary.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The plan seemed an inspiration; and not in the least degree blameworthy—on the contrary.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading When had she seen one of her screen favorites do anything, however startling, that had brought disaster, or punishment—even displeasure?
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading When had she seen one of her screen favorites do anything, however startling, that had brought disaster, or punishment—even displeasure?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When had she seen one of her screen favorites do anything, however startling, that had brought disaster, or punishment—even displeasure?
divisible by two
From this reading When had she seen one of her screen favorites do anything, however startling, that had brought disaster, or punishment—even displeasure?
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading She thrilled with the excitement of the venture as she set off from the Blair side-porch.
favoritesnounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪts/
plural of “favorite” — something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading When had she seen one of her screen favorites do anything, however startling, that had brought disaster, or punishment—even displeasure?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All the moving-picture heroines that Phœbe loved were responsible for her resolve to rescue Manila.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She thrilled with the excitement of the venture as she set off from the Blair side-porch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When had she seen one of her screen favorites do anything, however startling, that had brought disaster, or punishment—even displeasure?
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Quite naturally, therefore, Phœbe apprehended only success in her venture, happiness for Manila, and praise for herself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All the moving-picture heroines that Phœbe loved were responsible for her resolve to rescue Manila.
heroinesnounUS /ˈheroʊənz/
plural of “heroine” — the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading All the moving-picture heroines that Phœbe loved were responsible for her resolve to rescue Manila.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Quite naturally, therefore, Phœbe apprehended only success in her venture, happiness for Manila, and praise for herself.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When had she seen one of her screen favorites do anything, however startling, that had brought disaster, or punishment—even displeasure?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The plan seemed an inspiration; and not in the least degree blameworthy—on the contrary.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading The plan seemed an inspiration; and not in the least degree blameworthy—on the contrary.
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 The plan seemed an inspiration; and not in the least degree blameworthy—on the contrary.
held dear
From this reading All the moving-picture heroines that Phœbe loved were responsible for her resolve to rescue Manila.
ManilanounUS /məˈnɪlə/
a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
From this reading All the moving-picture heroines that Phœbe loved were responsible for her resolve to rescue Manila.
moving-picture
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From this reading All the moving-picture heroines that Phœbe loved were responsible for her resolve to rescue Manila.
as might be expected
From this reading Quite naturally, therefore, Phœbe apprehended only success in her venture, happiness for Manila, and praise for herself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The plan seemed an inspiration; and not in the least degree blameworthy—on the contrary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When had she seen one of her screen favorites do anything, however startling, that had brought disaster, or punishment—even displeasure?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She thrilled with the excitement of the venture as she set off from the Blair side-porch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The plan seemed an inspiration; and not in the least degree blameworthy—on the contrary.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When had she seen one of her screen favorites do anything, however startling, that had brought disaster, or punishment—even displeasure?
and nothing more
From this reading Quite naturally, therefore, Phœbe apprehended only success in her venture, happiness for Manila, and praise for herself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When had she seen one of her screen favorites do anything, however startling, that had brought disaster, or punishment—even displeasure?
Phœbe
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From this reading All the moving-picture heroines that Phœbe loved were responsible for her resolve to rescue Manila.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The plan seemed an inspiration; and not in the least degree blameworthy—on the contrary.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Quite naturally, therefore, Phœbe apprehended only success in her venture, happiness for Manila, and praise for herself.
the act of punishing
From this reading When had she seen one of her screen favorites do anything, however startling, that had brought disaster, or punishment—even displeasure?
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite naturally, therefore, Phœbe apprehended only success in her venture, happiness for Manila, and praise for herself.
free from harm or evil
From this reading All the moving-picture heroines that Phœbe loved were responsible for her resolve to rescue Manila.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading All the moving-picture heroines that Phœbe loved were responsible for her resolve to rescue Manila.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading All the moving-picture heroines that Phœbe loved were responsible for her resolve to rescue Manila.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading When had she seen one of her screen favorites do anything, however startling, that had brought disaster, or punishment—even displeasure?
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The plan seemed an inspiration; and not in the least degree blameworthy—on the contrary.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When had she seen one of her screen favorites do anything, however startling, that had brought disaster, or punishment—even displeasure?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She thrilled with the excitement of the venture as she set off from the Blair side-porch.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When had she seen one of her screen favorites do anything, however startling, that had brought disaster, or punishment—even displeasure?
side-porch
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From this reading She thrilled with the excitement of the venture as she set off from the Blair side-porch.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading When had she seen one of her screen favorites do anything, however startling, that had brought disaster, or punishment—even displeasure?
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Quite naturally, therefore, Phœbe apprehended only success in her venture, happiness for Manila, and praise for herself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All the moving-picture heroines that Phœbe loved were responsible for her resolve to rescue Manila.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All the moving-picture heroines that Phœbe loved were responsible for her resolve to rescue Manila.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Quite naturally, therefore, Phœbe apprehended only success in her venture, happiness for Manila, and praise for herself.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading She thrilled with the excitement of the venture as she set off from the Blair side-porch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All the moving-picture heroines that Phœbe loved were responsible for her resolve to rescue Manila.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Quite naturally, therefore, Phœbe apprehended only success in her venture, happiness for Manila, and praise for herself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the moving-picture heroines that Phœbe loved were responsible for her resolve to rescue Manila.
at the time that
From this reading When had she seen one of her screen favorites do anything, however startling, that had brought disaster, or punishment—even displeasure?
in the company of; together with
From this reading She thrilled with the excitement of the venture as she set off from the Blair side-porch.
