used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She felt herself sinking swiftly into a silence that she hoped and even prayed was death.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She knew that he was right, and worn out, broken as she was, she moved to obey him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She knew that he was right, and worn out, broken as she was, she moved to obey him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But before she reached the door her little strength was gone.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading XVII During many days Sybil lay in her darkened room, facing, in weariness of body and bitterness of soul, the problem of life.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading XVII During many days Sybil lay in her darkened room, facing, in weariness of body and bitterness of soul, the problem of life.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading She knew that he was right, and worn out, broken as she was, she moved to obey him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But before she reached the door her little strength was gone.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading She did not know when Curtis lifted her.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading XVII During many days Sybil lay in her darkened room, facing, in weariness of body and bitterness of soul, the problem of life.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading XVII During many days Sybil lay in her darkened room, facing, in weariness of body and bitterness of soul, the problem of life.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading She felt herself sinking swiftly into a silence that she hoped and even prayed was death.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not know when Curtis lifted her.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But before she reached the door her little strength was gone.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading XVII During many days Sybil lay in her darkened room, facing, in weariness of body and bitterness of soul, the problem of life.
divisible by two
From this reading She felt herself sinking swiftly into a silence that she hoped and even prayed was death.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading XVII During many days Sybil lay in her darkened room, facing, in weariness of body and bitterness of soul, the problem of life.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt herself sinking swiftly into a silence that she hoped and even prayed was death.
destroyed or killed
From this reading But before she reached the door her little strength was gone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew that he was right, and worn out, broken as she was, she moved to obey him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But before she reached the door her little strength was gone.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She felt herself sinking swiftly into a silence that she hoped and even prayed was death.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She knew that he was right, and worn out, broken as she was, she moved to obey him.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading She felt herself sinking swiftly into a silence that she hoped and even prayed was death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading XVII During many days Sybil lay in her darkened room, facing, in weariness of body and bitterness of soul, the problem of life.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She felt herself sinking swiftly into a silence that she hoped and even prayed was death.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew that he was right, and worn out, broken as she was, she moved to obey him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She did not know when Curtis lifted her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading XVII During many days Sybil lay in her darkened room, facing, in weariness of body and bitterness of soul, the problem of life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading XVII During many days Sybil lay in her darkened room, facing, in weariness of body and bitterness of soul, the problem of life.
held up in the air
From this reading She did not know when Curtis lifted her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But before she reached the door her little strength was gone.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading XVII During many days Sybil lay in her darkened room, facing, in weariness of body and bitterness of soul, the problem of life.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading She knew that he was right, and worn out, broken as she was, she moved to obey him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not know when Curtis lifted her.
be obedient to
From this reading She knew that he was right, and worn out, broken as she was, she moved to obey him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading XVII During many days Sybil lay in her darkened room, facing, in weariness of body and bitterness of soul, the problem of life.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She knew that he was right, and worn out, broken as she was, she moved to obey him.
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading She felt herself sinking swiftly into a silence that she hoped and even prayed was death.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading XVII During many days Sybil lay in her darkened room, facing, in weariness of body and bitterness of soul, the problem of life.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But before she reached the door her little strength was gone.
precisely, exactly
From this reading She knew that he was right, and worn out, broken as she was, she moved to obey him.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading XVII During many days Sybil lay in her darkened room, facing, in weariness of body and bitterness of soul, the problem of life.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew that he was right, and worn out, broken as she was, she moved to obey him.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading She felt herself sinking swiftly into a silence that she hoped and even prayed was death.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading She felt herself sinking swiftly into a silence that she hoped and even prayed was death.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading XVII During many days Sybil lay in her darkened room, facing, in weariness of body and bitterness of soul, the problem of life.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading But before she reached the door her little strength was gone.
in a swift manner
From this reading She felt herself sinking swiftly into a silence that she hoped and even prayed was death.
Sybil
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From this reading XVII During many days Sybil lay in her darkened room, facing, in weariness of body and bitterness of soul, the problem of life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She knew that he was right, and worn out, broken as she was, she moved to obey him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But before she reached the door her little strength was gone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She knew that he was right, and worn out, broken as she was, she moved to obey him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She knew that he was right, and worn out, broken as she was, she moved to obey him.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading XVII During many days Sybil lay in her darkened room, facing, in weariness of body and bitterness of soul, the problem of life.
at the time that
From this reading She did not know when Curtis lifted her.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading She knew that he was right, and worn out, broken as she was, she moved to obey him.
XVIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of sixteen and one
From this reading XVII During many days Sybil lay in her darkened room, facing, in weariness of body and bitterness of soul, the problem of life.
