used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CUT AND A CONFESSION Berny was extremely unsettled.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She was at once depressed and elated, triumphant and cast down, all in a bubble of excitement and uncertainty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CUT AND A CONFESSION Berny was extremely unsettled.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A combination of violent feelings, hostile to one another, had possession of her and used her as a battle-ground for shattering encounters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A combination of violent feelings, hostile to one another, had possession of her and used her as a battle-ground for shattering encounters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was at once depressed and elated, triumphant and cast down, all in a bubble of excitement and uncertainty.
battle-ground
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From this reading A combination of violent feelings, hostile to one another, had possession of her and used her as a battle-ground for shattering encounters.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had never been in such a condition of worry and indecision.
Berny
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From this reading A CUT AND A CONFESSION Berny was extremely unsettled.
bubbleverbUS /ˈbʌbəl/
form, produce, or emit bubbles
From this reading She was at once depressed and elated, triumphant and cast down, all in a bubble of excitement and uncertainty.
put or send forth
From this reading She was at once depressed and elated, triumphant and cast down, all in a bubble of excitement and uncertainty.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading A combination of violent feelings, hostile to one another, had possession of her and used her as a battle-ground for shattering encounters.
a state at a particular time
From this reading She had never been in such a condition of worry and indecision.
CONFESSIONnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading A CUT AND A CONFESSION Berny was extremely unsettled.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading A CUT AND A CONFESSION Berny was extremely unsettled.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading She was at once depressed and elated, triumphant and cast down, all in a bubble of excitement and uncertainty.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She was at once depressed and elated, triumphant and cast down, all in a bubble of excitement and uncertainty.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading She was at once depressed and elated, triumphant and cast down, all in a bubble of excitement and uncertainty.
encountersnounUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight
From this reading A combination of violent feelings, hostile to one another, had possession of her and used her as a battle-ground for shattering encounters.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading She was at once depressed and elated, triumphant and cast down, all in a bubble of excitement and uncertainty.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading A CUT AND A CONFESSION Berny was extremely unsettled.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading A combination of violent feelings, hostile to one another, had possession of her and used her as a battle-ground for shattering encounters.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She loved money with the full power of her nature--it was her strongest, her predominating passion--and now for the first time in her life it was within her grasp.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A combination of violent feelings, hostile to one another, had possession of her and used her as a battle-ground for shattering encounters.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She loved money with the full power of her nature--it was her strongest, her predominating passion--and now for the first time in her life it was within her grasp.
hold firmly
From this reading She loved money with the full power of her nature--it was her strongest, her predominating passion--and now for the first time in her life it was within her grasp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had never been in such a condition of worry and indecision.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A combination of violent feelings, hostile to one another, had possession of her and used her as a battle-ground for shattering encounters.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading A combination of violent feelings, hostile to one another, had possession of her and used her as a battle-ground for shattering encounters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had never been in such a condition of worry and indecision.
indecisionnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈsɪʒən/
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
From this reading She had never been in such a condition of worry and indecision.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She loved money with the full power of her nature--it was her strongest, her predominating passion--and now for the first time in her life it was within her grasp.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She loved money with the full power of her nature--it was her strongest, her predominating passion--and now for the first time in her life it was within her grasp.
held dear
From this reading She loved money with the full power of her nature--it was her strongest, her predominating passion--and now for the first time in her life it was within her grasp.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading She loved money with the full power of her nature--it was her strongest, her predominating passion--and now for the first time in her life it was within her grasp.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading She loved money with the full power of her nature--it was her strongest, her predominating passion--and now for the first time in her life it was within her grasp.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had never been in such a condition of worry and indecision.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She loved money with the full power of her nature--it was her strongest, her predominating passion--and now for the first time in her life it was within her grasp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had never been in such a condition of worry and indecision.
on one occasion
From this reading She was at once depressed and elated, triumphant and cast down, all in a bubble of excitement and uncertainty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A combination of violent feelings, hostile to one another, had possession of her and used her as a battle-ground for shattering encounters.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading She loved money with the full power of her nature--it was her strongest, her predominating passion--and now for the first time in her life it was within her grasp.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading A combination of violent feelings, hostile to one another, had possession of her and used her as a battle-ground for shattering encounters.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading She loved money with the full power of her nature--it was her strongest, her predominating passion--and now for the first time in her life it was within her grasp.
predominatingverbUS /prɪˈdɑːməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “predominate” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading She loved money with the full power of her nature--it was her strongest, her predominating passion--and now for the first time in her life it was within her grasp.
shatteringadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərɪŋ/
seemingly loud enough to break something; violently rattling or clattering
From this reading A combination of violent feelings, hostile to one another, had possession of her and used her as a battle-ground for shattering encounters.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had never been in such a condition of worry and indecision.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading She loved money with the full power of her nature--it was her strongest, her predominating passion--and now for the first time in her life it was within her grasp.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She had never been in such a condition of worry and indecision.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She loved money with the full power of her nature--it was her strongest, her predominating passion--and now for the first time in her life it was within her grasp.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She loved money with the full power of her nature--it was her strongest, her predominating passion--and now for the first time in her life it was within her grasp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A combination of violent feelings, hostile to one another, had possession of her and used her as a battle-ground for shattering encounters.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading She was at once depressed and elated, triumphant and cast down, all in a bubble of excitement and uncertainty.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading She was at once depressed and elated, triumphant and cast down, all in a bubble of excitement and uncertainty.
unsettledadjectiveUS /ənˈsetəld/
still in doubt
From this reading A CUT AND A CONFESSION Berny was extremely unsettled.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading A combination of violent feelings, hostile to one another, had possession of her and used her as a battle-ground for shattering encounters.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading A combination of violent feelings, hostile to one another, had possession of her and used her as a battle-ground for shattering encounters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CUT AND A CONFESSION Berny was extremely unsettled.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She loved money with the full power of her nature--it was her strongest, her predominating passion--and now for the first time in her life it was within her grasp.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading She loved money with the full power of her nature--it was her strongest, her predominating passion--and now for the first time in her life it was within her grasp.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading She had never been in such a condition of worry and indecision.
