used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a matter of fact her prophecy was correct.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact her prophecy was correct.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading It is doubtful whether she really believed her own assertion that nothing more would happen that night, though she tried to.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Scared by the screams of the women, the unpleasant guest must have promptly run away.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Mrs. Orban's words were brave, her whole bearing courageous, but she was more frightened than she had ever been in her life before.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Orban's words were brave, her whole bearing courageous, but she was more frightened than she had ever been in her life before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mrs. Orban's words were brave, her whole bearing courageous, but she was more frightened than she had ever been in her life before.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It is doubtful whether she really believed her own assertion that nothing more would happen that night, though she tried to.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Mrs. Orban's words were brave, her whole bearing courageous, but she was more frightened than she had ever been in her life before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Orban's words were brave, her whole bearing courageous, but she was more frightened than she had ever been in her life before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Scared by the screams of the women, the unpleasant guest must have promptly run away.
make right or correct
From this reading As a matter of fact her prophecy was correct.
courageousadjectiveUS /kərˈeɪdʒəs/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Mrs. Orban's words were brave, her whole bearing courageous, but she was more frightened than she had ever been in her life before.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading It is doubtful whether she really believed her own assertion that nothing more would happen that night, though she tried to.
at any time
From this reading Mrs. Orban's words were brave, her whole bearing courageous, but she was more frightened than she had ever been in her life before.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact her prophecy was correct.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST SHOT.
made afraid
From this reading Mrs. Orban's words were brave, her whole bearing courageous, but she was more frightened than she had ever been in her life before.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Scared by the screams of the women, the unpleasant guest must have promptly run away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Orban's words were brave, her whole bearing courageous, but she was more frightened than she had ever been in her life before.
come to pass
From this reading It is doubtful whether she really believed her own assertion that nothing more would happen that night, though she tried to.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Scared by the screams of the women, the unpleasant guest must have promptly run away.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Orban's words were brave, her whole bearing courageous, but she was more frightened than she had ever been in her life before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Orban's words were brave, her whole bearing courageous, but she was more frightened than she had ever been in her life before.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is doubtful whether she really believed her own assertion that nothing more would happen that night, though she tried to.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is doubtful whether she really believed her own assertion that nothing more would happen that night, though she tried to.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Mrs. Orban's words were brave, her whole bearing courageous, but she was more frightened than she had ever been in her life before.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact her prophecy was correct.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. Orban's words were brave, her whole bearing courageous, but she was more frightened than she had ever been in her life before.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Orban's words were brave, her whole bearing courageous, but she was more frightened than she had ever been in her life before.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Scared by the screams of the women, the unpleasant guest must have promptly run away.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It is doubtful whether she really believed her own assertion that nothing more would happen that night, though she tried to.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It is doubtful whether she really believed her own assertion that nothing more would happen that night, though she tried to.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As a matter of fact her prophecy was correct.
Orban's
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From this reading Mrs. Orban's words were brave, her whole bearing courageous, but she was more frightened than she had ever been in her life before.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It is doubtful whether she really believed her own assertion that nothing more would happen that night, though she tried to.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading Scared by the screams of the women, the unpleasant guest must have promptly run away.
prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading As a matter of fact her prophecy was correct.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It is doubtful whether she really believed her own assertion that nothing more would happen that night, though she tried to.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Scared by the screams of the women, the unpleasant guest must have promptly run away.
ScaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading Scared by the screams of the women, the unpleasant guest must have promptly run away.
screamsnounUS /skriːmz/
plural of “scream” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading Scared by the screams of the women, the unpleasant guest must have promptly run away.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Orban's words were brave, her whole bearing courageous, but she was more frightened than she had ever been in her life before.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading THE FIRST SHOT.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mrs. Orban's words were brave, her whole bearing courageous, but she was more frightened than she had ever been in her life before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is doubtful whether she really believed her own assertion that nothing more would happen that night, though she tried to.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST SHOT.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It is doubtful whether she really believed her own assertion that nothing more would happen that night, though she tried to.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is doubtful whether she really believed her own assertion that nothing more would happen that night, though she tried to.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading It is doubtful whether she really believed her own assertion that nothing more would happen that night, though she tried to.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Scared by the screams of the women, the unpleasant guest must have promptly run away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Orban's words were brave, her whole bearing courageous, but she was more frightened than she had ever been in her life before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Orban's words were brave, her whole bearing courageous, but she was more frightened than she had ever been in her life before.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It is doubtful whether she really believed her own assertion that nothing more would happen that night, though she tried to.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Mrs. Orban's words were brave, her whole bearing courageous, but she was more frightened than she had ever been in her life before.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Scared by the screams of the women, the unpleasant guest must have promptly run away.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Mrs. Orban's words were brave, her whole bearing courageous, but she was more frightened than she had ever been in her life before.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It is doubtful whether she really believed her own assertion that nothing more would happen that night, though she tried to.
