used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading With my husband's assistance and approval, I have selected from my diary parts that bear on the emotional problems of women today.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading With my husband's assistance and approval, I have selected from my diary parts that bear on the emotional problems of women today.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Christopher says I have told the truth about women that nobody tells, and he wants me to make it known, so that others, being enlightened, may avoid the mistakes I made and be spared the consequences of these mistakes.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I have a message of hope for those who have heard the Voices, for those who have gone down into the Black Valley, where I was--_they can come back into the sunshine of happiness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
have
From this reading With my husband's assistance and approval, I have selected from my diary parts that bear on the emotional problems of women today.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Christopher says I have told the truth about women that nobody tells, and he wants me to make it known, so that others, being enlightened, may avoid the mistakes I made and be spared the consequences of these mistakes.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading I have a message of hope for those who have heard the Voices, for those who have gone down into the Black Valley, where I was--_they can come back into the sunshine of happiness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I have a message of hope for those who have heard the Voices, for those who have gone down into the Black Valley, where I was--_they can come back into the sunshine of happiness.
ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading Christopher says I have told the truth about women that nobody tells, and he wants me to make it known, so that others, being enlightened, may avoid the mistakes I made and be spared the consequences of these mistakes.
cleanseverbUS /klenz/
clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I have a message of hope for those who have heard the Voices, for those who have gone down into the Black Valley, where I was--_they can come back into the sunshine of happiness.
conquersverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərz/
third-person singular of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Christopher says I have told the truth about women that nobody tells, and he wants me to make it known, so that others, being enlightened, may avoid the mistakes I made and be spared the consequences of these mistakes.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
DiarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I have a message of hope for those who have heard the Voices, for those who have gone down into the Black Valley, where I was--_they can come back into the sunshine of happiness.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
emotionaladjectiveUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/
determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason
From this reading With my husband's assistance and approval, I have selected from my diary parts that bear on the emotional problems of women today.
enlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading Christopher says I have told the truth about women that nobody tells, and he wants me to make it known, so that others, being enlightened, may avoid the mistakes I made and be spared the consequences of these mistakes.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
ExtractsnounUS /ˈekstrækts/
plural of “extract” — a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have a message of hope for those who have heard the Voices, for those who have gone down into the Black Valley, where I was--_they can come back into the sunshine of happiness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
glimpsedverbUS /ɡlɪmpst/
past form of “glimpse” — catch a glimpse of or see briefly
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
destroyed or killed
From this reading I have a message of hope for those who have heard the Voices, for those who have gone down into the Black Valley, where I was--_they can come back into the sunshine of happiness.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading I have a message of hope for those who have heard the Voices, for those who have gone down into the Black Valley, where I was--_they can come back into the sunshine of happiness.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Christopher says I have told the truth about women that nobody tells, and he wants me to make it known, so that others, being enlightened, may avoid the mistakes I made and be spared the consequences of these mistakes.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I have a message of hope for those who have heard the Voices, for those who have gone down into the Black Valley, where I was--_they can come back into the sunshine of happiness.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I have a message of hope for those who have heard the Voices, for those who have gone down into the Black Valley, where I was--_they can come back into the sunshine of happiness.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading With my husband's assistance and approval, I have selected from my diary parts that bear on the emotional problems of women today.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I have a message of hope for those who have heard the Voices, for those who have gone down into the Black Valley, where I was--_they can come back into the sunshine of happiness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Christopher says I have told the truth about women that nobody tells, and he wants me to make it known, so that others, being enlightened, may avoid the mistakes I made and be spared the consequences of these mistakes.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Christopher says I have told the truth about women that nobody tells, and he wants me to make it known, so that others, being enlightened, may avoid the mistakes I made and be spared the consequences of these mistakes.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Christopher says I have told the truth about women that nobody tells, and he wants me to make it known, so that others, being enlightened, may avoid the mistakes I made and be spared the consequences of these mistakes.
engage in
From this reading Christopher says I have told the truth about women that nobody tells, and he wants me to make it known, so that others, being enlightened, may avoid the mistakes I made and be spared the consequences of these mistakes.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Christopher says I have told the truth about women that nobody tells, and he wants me to make it known, so that others, being enlightened, may avoid the mistakes I made and be spared the consequences of these mistakes.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Christopher says I have told the truth about women that nobody tells, and he wants me to make it known, so that others, being enlightened, may avoid the mistakes I made and be spared the consequences of these mistakes.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading I have a message of hope for those who have heard the Voices, for those who have gone down into the Black Valley, where I was--_they can come back into the sunshine of happiness.
mistakesnounUS /mɪˈsteɪks/
plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Christopher says I have told the truth about women that nobody tells, and he wants me to make it known, so that others, being enlightened, may avoid the mistakes I made and be spared the consequences of these mistakes.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading With my husband's assistance and approval, I have selected from my diary parts that bear on the emotional problems of women today.
no person; not anyone
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have a message of hope for those who have heard the Voices, for those who have gone down into the Black Valley, where I was--_they can come back into the sunshine of happiness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With my husband's assistance and approval, I have selected from my diary parts that bear on the emotional problems of women today.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
others
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From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
the local environment
From this reading With my husband's assistance and approval, I have selected from my diary parts that bear on the emotional problems of women today.
go across or through
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
Penelope's
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From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading With my husband's assistance and approval, I have selected from my diary parts that bear on the emotional problems of women today.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Christopher says I have told the truth about women that nobody tells, and he wants me to make it known, so that others, being enlightened, may avoid the mistakes I made and be spared the consequences of these mistakes.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading With my husband's assistance and approval, I have selected from my diary parts that bear on the emotional problems of women today.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Christopher says I have told the truth about women that nobody tells, and he wants me to make it known, so that others, being enlightened, may avoid the mistakes I made and be spared the consequences of these mistakes.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading Christopher says I have told the truth about women that nobody tells, and he wants me to make it known, so that others, being enlightened, may avoid the mistakes I made and be spared the consequences of these mistakes.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
the rays of the sun
From this reading I have a message of hope for those who have heard the Voices, for those who have gone down into the Black Valley, where I was--_they can come back into the sunshine of happiness.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
surroundverbUS /sərˈaʊnd/
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
tensnounUS /tenz/
plural of “ten” — the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Christopher says I have told the truth about women that nobody tells, and he wants me to make it known, so that others, being enlightened, may avoid the mistakes I made and be spared the consequences of these mistakes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have a message of hope for those who have heard the Voices, for those who have gone down into the Black Valley, where I was--_they can come back into the sunshine of happiness.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I have a message of hope for those who have heard the Voices, for those who have gone down into the Black Valley, where I was--_they can come back into the sunshine of happiness.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading With my husband's assistance and approval, I have selected from my diary parts that bear on the emotional problems of women today.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Christopher says I have told the truth about women that nobody tells, and he wants me to make it known, so that others, being enlightened, may avoid the mistakes I made and be spared the consequences of these mistakes.
in the direction of
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
except if; if not
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading I have a message of hope for those who have heard the Voices, for those who have gone down into the Black Valley, where I was--_they can come back into the sunshine of happiness.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I have a message of hope for those who have heard the Voices, for those who have gone down into the Black Valley, where I was--_they can come back into the sunshine of happiness.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Christopher says I have told the truth about women that nobody tells, and he wants me to make it known, so that others, being enlightened, may avoid the mistakes I made and be spared the consequences of these mistakes.
a message informing of danger
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have a message of hope for those who have heard the Voices, for those who have gone down into the Black Valley, where I was--_they can come back into the sunshine of happiness.
in or at the place that
From this reading I have a message of hope for those who have heard the Voices, for those who have gone down into the Black Valley, where I was--_they can come back into the sunshine of happiness.
which person or people
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With my husband's assistance and approval, I have selected from my diary parts that bear on the emotional problems of women today.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
a late time of life
From this reading THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN THAT NOBODY TELLS (_Extracts from Penelope's Diary_) _Two Years Later._ A woman who has been saved, as I have been, from a fate worse than death must be grateful, and ready to show her gratitude by helping others, especially other women.
but in spite of that
From this reading The powers of Light are stronger than the powers of Darkness, and Love conquers Fear always in those who cleanse their souls of evil._ And I have a warning for thousands and tens of thousands of women who have not yet glimpsed the Gates of Despair, but are drifting towards them and will surely pass through them, as I did, unless they understand the perils that surround and beset their lives.
