used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Winter had suddenly set in and the weather was so cold and disagreeable that she could not get out as frequently as before.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “They’ve got us practically between two millstones,” he said, “and since we are unable to use our knowledge of the truth for defense, we shall be obliged to take our chances of defeat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Winter had suddenly set in and the weather was so cold and disagreeable that she could not get out as frequently as before.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “They’ve got us practically between two millstones,” he said, “and since we are unable to use our knowledge of the truth for defense, we shall be obliged to take our chances of defeat.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading HOW PHOEBE TELEGRAPHED THE GOVERNOR The day set for the trial was drawing so near that presently Phoebe became greatly worried.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Winter had suddenly set in and the weather was so cold and disagreeable that she could not get out as frequently as before.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “They’ve got us practically between two millstones,” he said, “and since we are unable to use our knowledge of the truth for defense, we shall be obliged to take our chances of defeat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She saw Mr. Holbrook once or twice but found him despondent.
can't
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From this reading I’m sorry, but it can’t be helped.”
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “They’ve got us practically between two millstones,” he said, “and since we are unable to use our knowledge of the truth for defense, we shall be obliged to take our chances of defeat.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Winter had suddenly set in and the weather was so cold and disagreeable that she could not get out as frequently as before.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Winter had suddenly set in and the weather was so cold and disagreeable that she could not get out as frequently as before.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading HOW PHOEBE TELEGRAPHED THE GOVERNOR The day set for the trial was drawing so near that presently Phoebe became greatly worried.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading “They’ve got us practically between two millstones,” he said, “and since we are unable to use our knowledge of the truth for defense, we shall be obliged to take our chances of defeat.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading “They’ve got us practically between two millstones,” he said, “and since we are unable to use our knowledge of the truth for defense, we shall be obliged to take our chances of defeat.
despondentadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɑːndənt/
without or almost without hope
From this reading She saw Mr. Holbrook once or twice but found him despondent.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading Winter had suddenly set in and the weather was so cold and disagreeable that she could not get out as frequently as before.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading HOW PHOEBE TELEGRAPHED THE GOVERNOR The day set for the trial was drawing so near that presently Phoebe became greatly worried.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOW PHOEBE TELEGRAPHED THE GOVERNOR The day set for the trial was drawing so near that presently Phoebe became greatly worried.
set up or found
From this reading She saw Mr. Holbrook once or twice but found him despondent.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Winter had suddenly set in and the weather was so cold and disagreeable that she could not get out as frequently as before.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Winter had suddenly set in and the weather was so cold and disagreeable that she could not get out as frequently as before.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “They’ve got us practically between two millstones,” he said, “and since we are unable to use our knowledge of the truth for defense, we shall be obliged to take our chances of defeat.
the head of a state government
From this reading HOW PHOEBE TELEGRAPHED THE GOVERNOR The day set for the trial was drawing so near that presently Phoebe became greatly worried.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading HOW PHOEBE TELEGRAPHED THE GOVERNOR The day set for the trial was drawing so near that presently Phoebe became greatly worried.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Winter had suddenly set in and the weather was so cold and disagreeable that she could not get out as frequently as before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They’ve got us practically between two millstones,” he said, “and since we are unable to use our knowledge of the truth for defense, we shall be obliged to take our chances of defeat.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I’m sorry, but it can’t be helped.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She saw Mr. Holbrook once or twice but found him despondent.
Holbrook
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From this reading She saw Mr. Holbrook once or twice but found him despondent.
HOW
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From this reading HOW PHOEBE TELEGRAPHED THE GOVERNOR The day set for the trial was drawing so near that presently Phoebe became greatly worried.
I'm
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From this reading I’m sorry, but it can’t be helped.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Winter had suddenly set in and the weather was so cold and disagreeable that she could not get out as frequently as before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I’m sorry, but it can’t be helped.”
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading “They’ve got us practically between two millstones,” he said, “and since we are unable to use our knowledge of the truth for defense, we shall be obliged to take our chances of defeat.
millstones
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From this reading “They’ve got us practically between two millstones,” he said, “and since we are unable to use our knowledge of the truth for defense, we shall be obliged to take our chances of defeat.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She saw Mr. Holbrook once or twice but found him despondent.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading HOW PHOEBE TELEGRAPHED THE GOVERNOR The day set for the trial was drawing so near that presently Phoebe became greatly worried.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Winter had suddenly set in and the weather was so cold and disagreeable that she could not get out as frequently as before.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading “They’ve got us practically between two millstones,” he said, “and since we are unable to use our knowledge of the truth for defense, we shall be obliged to take our chances of defeat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “They’ve got us practically between two millstones,” he said, “and since we are unable to use our knowledge of the truth for defense, we shall be obliged to take our chances of defeat.
on one occasion
From this reading She saw Mr. Holbrook once or twice but found him despondent.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She saw Mr. Holbrook once or twice but found him despondent.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “They’ve got us practically between two millstones,” he said, “and since we are unable to use our knowledge of the truth for defense, we shall be obliged to take our chances of defeat.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Winter had suddenly set in and the weather was so cold and disagreeable that she could not get out as frequently as before.
PHOEBEnounUS /ˈfiːbi/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading HOW PHOEBE TELEGRAPHED THE GOVERNOR The day set for the trial was drawing so near that presently Phoebe became greatly worried.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading “They’ve got us practically between two millstones,” he said, “and since we are unable to use our knowledge of the truth for defense, we shall be obliged to take our chances of defeat.
in the near future
From this reading HOW PHOEBE TELEGRAPHED THE GOVERNOR The day set for the trial was drawing so near that presently Phoebe became greatly worried.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “They’ve got us practically between two millstones,” he said, “and since we are unable to use our knowledge of the truth for defense, we shall be obliged to take our chances of defeat.
cut with a saw
From this reading She saw Mr. Holbrook once or twice but found him despondent.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading HOW PHOEBE TELEGRAPHED THE GOVERNOR The day set for the trial was drawing so near that presently Phoebe became greatly worried.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “They’ve got us practically between two millstones,” he said, “and since we are unable to use our knowledge of the truth for defense, we shall be obliged to take our chances of defeat.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Winter had suddenly set in and the weather was so cold and disagreeable that she could not get out as frequently as before.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “They’ve got us practically between two millstones,” he said, “and since we are unable to use our knowledge of the truth for defense, we shall be obliged to take our chances of defeat.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading HOW PHOEBE TELEGRAPHED THE GOVERNOR The day set for the trial was drawing so near that presently Phoebe became greatly worried.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading I’m sorry, but it can’t be helped.”
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Winter had suddenly set in and the weather was so cold and disagreeable that she could not get out as frequently as before.
carry out
From this reading “They’ve got us practically between two millstones,” he said, “and since we are unable to use our knowledge of the truth for defense, we shall be obliged to take our chances of defeat.
TELEGRAPHEDverbUS /ˈteləɡræft/
past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading HOW PHOEBE TELEGRAPHED THE GOVERNOR The day set for the trial was drawing so near that presently Phoebe became greatly worried.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOW PHOEBE TELEGRAPHED THE GOVERNOR The day set for the trial was drawing so near that presently Phoebe became greatly worried.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW PHOEBE TELEGRAPHED THE GOVERNOR The day set for the trial was drawing so near that presently Phoebe became greatly worried.
They've
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From this reading “They’ve got us practically between two millstones,” he said, “and since we are unable to use our knowledge of the truth for defense, we shall be obliged to take our chances of defeat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “They’ve got us practically between two millstones,” he said, “and since we are unable to use our knowledge of the truth for defense, we shall be obliged to take our chances of defeat.
the act of testing something
From this reading HOW PHOEBE TELEGRAPHED THE GOVERNOR The day set for the trial was drawing so near that presently Phoebe became greatly worried.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading “They’ve got us practically between two millstones,” he said, “and since we are unable to use our knowledge of the truth for defense, we shall be obliged to take our chances of defeat.
two times
From this reading She saw Mr. Holbrook once or twice but found him despondent.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “They’ve got us practically between two millstones,” he said, “and since we are unable to use our knowledge of the truth for defense, we shall be obliged to take our chances of defeat.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading “They’ve got us practically between two millstones,” he said, “and since we are unable to use our knowledge of the truth for defense, we shall be obliged to take our chances of defeat.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “They’ve got us practically between two millstones,” he said, “and since we are unable to use our knowledge of the truth for defense, we shall be obliged to take our chances of defeat.
the act of using
From this reading “They’ve got us practically between two millstones,” he said, “and since we are unable to use our knowledge of the truth for defense, we shall be obliged to take our chances of defeat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW PHOEBE TELEGRAPHED THE GOVERNOR The day set for the trial was drawing so near that presently Phoebe became greatly worried.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “They’ve got us practically between two millstones,” he said, “and since we are unable to use our knowledge of the truth for defense, we shall be obliged to take our chances of defeat.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Winter had suddenly set in and the weather was so cold and disagreeable that she could not get out as frequently as before.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Winter had suddenly set in and the weather was so cold and disagreeable that she could not get out as frequently as before.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading HOW PHOEBE TELEGRAPHED THE GOVERNOR The day set for the trial was drawing so near that presently Phoebe became greatly worried.
