used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When she told him the intoxicating news, the old man, with a wariness that placed no trust in their unreal truce, looked at her sharply and said, doubtfully, “I don’t know, Hattie.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When she told him the intoxicating news, the old man, with a wariness that placed no trust in their unreal truce, looked at her sharply and said, doubtfully, “I don’t know, Hattie.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When she told him the intoxicating news, the old man, with a wariness that placed no trust in their unreal truce, looked at her sharply and said, doubtfully, “I don’t know, Hattie.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading I think perhaps I’d better stay behind.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He opposed the idea in the belief that if he opposed it she would insist upon its being carried through.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading He opposed the idea in the belief that if he opposed it she would insist upon its being carried through.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I think perhaps I’d better stay behind.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she was firm.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He opposed the idea in the belief that if he opposed it she would insist upon its being carried through.
don't
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From this reading When she told him the intoxicating news, the old man, with a wariness that placed no trust in their unreal truce, looked at her sharply and said, doubtfully, “I don’t know, Hattie.
doubtfullyadverb
in a doubtful manner
From this reading When she told him the intoxicating news, the old man, with a wariness that placed no trust in their unreal truce, looked at her sharply and said, doubtfully, “I don’t know, Hattie.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading I’m too old and too feeble.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading But she was firm.
Hattie
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From this reading When she told him the intoxicating news, the old man, with a wariness that placed no trust in their unreal truce, looked at her sharply and said, doubtfully, “I don’t know, Hattie.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He opposed the idea in the belief that if he opposed it she would insist upon its being carried through.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When she told him the intoxicating news, the old man, with a wariness that placed no trust in their unreal truce, looked at her sharply and said, doubtfully, “I don’t know, Hattie.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When she told him the intoxicating news, the old man, with a wariness that placed no trust in their unreal truce, looked at her sharply and said, doubtfully, “I don’t know, Hattie.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When she told him the intoxicating news, the old man, with a wariness that placed no trust in their unreal truce, looked at her sharply and said, doubtfully, “I don’t know, Hattie.
I'd
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From this reading I think perhaps I’d better stay behind.”
I'm
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From this reading I’m too old and too feeble.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He opposed the idea in the belief that if he opposed it she would insist upon its being carried through.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He opposed the idea in the belief that if he opposed it she would insist upon its being carried through.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When she told him the intoxicating news, the old man, with a wariness that placed no trust in their unreal truce, looked at her sharply and said, doubtfully, “I don’t know, Hattie.
insistverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪst/
be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading He opposed the idea in the belief that if he opposed it she would insist upon its being carried through.
intoxicatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːksɪkeɪtɪŋ/
causing intoxication
From this reading When she told him the intoxicating news, the old man, with a wariness that placed no trust in their unreal truce, looked at her sharply and said, doubtfully, “I don’t know, Hattie.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He opposed the idea in the belief that if he opposed it she would insist upon its being carried through.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He opposed the idea in the belief that if he opposed it she would insist upon its being carried through.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When she told him the intoxicating news, the old man, with a wariness that placed no trust in their unreal truce, looked at her sharply and said, doubtfully, “I don’t know, Hattie.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When she told him the intoxicating news, the old man, with a wariness that placed no trust in their unreal truce, looked at her sharply and said, doubtfully, “I don’t know, Hattie.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When she told him the intoxicating news, the old man, with a wariness that placed no trust in their unreal truce, looked at her sharply and said, doubtfully, “I don’t know, Hattie.
information about recent and important events
From this reading When she told him the intoxicating news, the old man, with a wariness that placed no trust in their unreal truce, looked at her sharply and said, doubtfully, “I don’t know, Hattie.
not any; not one
From this reading When she told him the intoxicating news, the old man, with a wariness that placed no trust in their unreal truce, looked at her sharply and said, doubtfully, “I don’t know, Hattie.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When she told him the intoxicating news, the old man, with a wariness that placed no trust in their unreal truce, looked at her sharply and said, doubtfully, “I don’t know, Hattie.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading He opposed the idea in the belief that if he opposed it she would insist upon its being carried through.
by chance
From this reading I think perhaps I’d better stay behind.”
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading When she told him the intoxicating news, the old man, with a wariness that placed no trust in their unreal truce, looked at her sharply and said, doubtfully, “I don’t know, Hattie.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When she told him the intoxicating news, the old man, with a wariness that placed no trust in their unreal truce, looked at her sharply and said, doubtfully, “I don’t know, Hattie.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading When she told him the intoxicating news, the old man, with a wariness that placed no trust in their unreal truce, looked at her sharply and said, doubtfully, “I don’t know, Hattie.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she told him the intoxicating news, the old man, with a wariness that placed no trust in their unreal truce, looked at her sharply and said, doubtfully, “I don’t know, Hattie.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I think perhaps I’d better stay behind.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When she told him the intoxicating news, the old man, with a wariness that placed no trust in their unreal truce, looked at her sharply and said, doubtfully, “I don’t know, Hattie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When she told him the intoxicating news, the old man, with a wariness that placed no trust in their unreal truce, looked at her sharply and said, doubtfully, “I don’t know, Hattie.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When she told him the intoxicating news, the old man, with a wariness that placed no trust in their unreal truce, looked at her sharply and said, doubtfully, “I don’t know, Hattie.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think perhaps I’d better stay behind.”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He opposed the idea in the belief that if he opposed it she would insist upon its being carried through.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When she told him the intoxicating news, the old man, with a wariness that placed no trust in their unreal truce, looked at her sharply and said, doubtfully, “I don’t know, Hattie.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I’m too old and too feeble.
trucenounUS /truːs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading When she told him the intoxicating news, the old man, with a wariness that placed no trust in their unreal truce, looked at her sharply and said, doubtfully, “I don’t know, Hattie.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading When she told him the intoxicating news, the old man, with a wariness that placed no trust in their unreal truce, looked at her sharply and said, doubtfully, “I don’t know, Hattie.
unrealadjectiveUS /ənˈriːl/
lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria
From this reading When she told him the intoxicating news, the old man, with a wariness that placed no trust in their unreal truce, looked at her sharply and said, doubtfully, “I don’t know, Hattie.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He opposed the idea in the belief that if he opposed it she would insist upon its being carried through.
warinessnounUS /ˈwerinɪs/
the trait of being cautious and watchful
From this reading When she told him the intoxicating news, the old man, with a wariness that placed no trust in their unreal truce, looked at her sharply and said, doubtfully, “I don’t know, Hattie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But she was firm.
at the time that
From this reading When she told him the intoxicating news, the old man, with a wariness that placed no trust in their unreal truce, looked at her sharply and said, doubtfully, “I don’t know, Hattie.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When she told him the intoxicating news, the old man, with a wariness that placed no trust in their unreal truce, looked at her sharply and said, doubtfully, “I don’t know, Hattie.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He opposed the idea in the belief that if he opposed it she would insist upon its being carried through.
