used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE END OF A POTTER MELODRAMA While Clare talked to Juke in the vestry, Jane talked to her parents at Potter's Bar.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She was trying to make them drop their campaign against Gideon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Truth is a hard god to follow, and often demands the sacrifice of one's personal feelings.'
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lady Pinkerton said, 'The claims of Truth are inexorable.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE END OF A POTTER MELODRAMA While Clare talked to Juke in the vestry, Jane talked to her parents at Potter's Bar.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading THE END OF A POTTER MELODRAMA While Clare talked to Juke in the vestry, Jane talked to her parents at Potter's Bar.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she had no success.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading She was trying to make them drop their campaign against Gideon.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Lady Pinkerton said, 'The claims of Truth are inexorable.
Clare
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demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Truth is a hard god to follow, and often demands the sacrifice of one's personal feelings.'
let fall to the ground
From this reading She was trying to make them drop their campaign against Gideon.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF A POTTER MELODRAMA While Clare talked to Juke in the vestry, Jane talked to her parents at Potter's Bar.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Truth is a hard god to follow, and often demands the sacrifice of one's personal feelings.'
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Truth is a hard god to follow, and often demands the sacrifice of one's personal feelings.'
Gideon
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From this reading She was trying to make them drop their campaign against Gideon.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Truth is a hard god to follow, and often demands the sacrifice of one's personal feelings.'
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But she had no success.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Truth is a hard god to follow, and often demands the sacrifice of one's personal feelings.'
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE END OF A POTTER MELODRAMA While Clare talked to Juke in the vestry, Jane talked to her parents at Potter's Bar.
inexorableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneksərəbəl/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Lady Pinkerton said, 'The claims of Truth are inexorable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Truth is a hard god to follow, and often demands the sacrifice of one's personal feelings.'
Jane
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JukenounUS /dʒuːk/
a small roadside establishment in the southeastern United States where you can eat and drink and dance to music provided by a jukebox
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a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Pinkerton said, 'The claims of Truth are inexorable.
engage in
From this reading She was trying to make them drop their campaign against Gideon.
MELODRAMAnounUS /ˈmelədrɑːmə/
an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization
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not any; not one
From this reading But she had no success.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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many times at short intervals
From this reading Truth is a hard god to follow, and often demands the sacrifice of one's personal feelings.'
one's
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From this reading Truth is a hard god to follow, and often demands the sacrifice of one's personal feelings.'
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
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concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Truth is a hard god to follow, and often demands the sacrifice of one's personal feelings.'
Pinkerton
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From this reading Lady Pinkerton said, 'The claims of Truth are inexorable.
POTTERverbUS /ˈpɑːtər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
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Potter'snounUS /ˈpɑːtərz/
possessive form of “potter” — a craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them it a kiln
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the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Truth is a hard god to follow, and often demands the sacrifice of one's personal feelings.'
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Lady Pinkerton said, 'The claims of Truth are inexorable.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was trying to make them drop their campaign against Gideon.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading But she had no success.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading THE END OF A POTTER MELODRAMA While Clare talked to Juke in the vestry, Jane talked to her parents at Potter's Bar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF A POTTER MELODRAMA While Clare talked to Juke in the vestry, Jane talked to her parents at Potter's Bar.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She was trying to make them drop their campaign against Gideon.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She was trying to make them drop their campaign against Gideon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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a fact that has been verified
From this reading Lady Pinkerton said, 'The claims of Truth are inexorable.
hard to endure
From this reading She was trying to make them drop their campaign against Gideon.
vestrynoun
in the Protestant Episcopal Church: a committee elected by the congregation to work with the churchwardens in managing the temporal affairs of the church
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was trying to make them drop their campaign against Gideon.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE END OF A POTTER MELODRAMA While Clare talked to Juke in the vestry, Jane talked to her parents at Potter's Bar.
