used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CROSS OF LEAD.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I DO not know that I need even try to tell you about the succession of petty trials and embarrassments that haunted Ruth Erskine’s way during the next few days.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Everything was so new; nothing in or about the house could go on according to the old fashion; and yet there was no new fashion shaped.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I DO not know that I need even try to tell you about the succession of petty trials and embarrassments that haunted Ruth Erskine’s way during the next few days.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Ruth, she did not _tell_ them—she lived them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They belonged to that class of trials hard to endure—so hard, indeed, that at times the spirit shrinks away in mortal terror, and feels that it can bear no more; and yet in the telling to a listener they dwindle in importance.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They belonged to that class of trials hard to endure—so hard, indeed, that at times the spirit shrinks away in mortal terror, and feels that it can bear no more; and yet in the telling to a listener they dwindle in importance.
have
From this reading They belonged to that class of trials hard to endure—so hard, indeed, that at times the spirit shrinks away in mortal terror, and feels that it can bear no more; and yet in the telling to a listener they dwindle in importance.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading They belonged to that class of trials hard to endure—so hard, indeed, that at times the spirit shrinks away in mortal terror, and feels that it can bear no more; and yet in the telling to a listener they dwindle in importance.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading They belonged to that class of trials hard to endure—so hard, indeed, that at times the spirit shrinks away in mortal terror, and feels that it can bear no more; and yet in the telling to a listener they dwindle in importance.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading They belonged to that class of trials hard to endure—so hard, indeed, that at times the spirit shrinks away in mortal terror, and feels that it can bear no more; and yet in the telling to a listener they dwindle in importance.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Everything was so new; nothing in or about the house could go on according to the old fashion; and yet there was no new fashion shaped.
travel across or pass over
From this reading A CROSS OF LEAD.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I DO not know that I need even try to tell you about the succession of petty trials and embarrassments that haunted Ruth Erskine’s way during the next few days.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As for Ruth, she did not _tell_ them—she lived them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I DO not know that I need even try to tell you about the succession of petty trials and embarrassments that haunted Ruth Erskine’s way during the next few days.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I DO not know that I need even try to tell you about the succession of petty trials and embarrassments that haunted Ruth Erskine’s way during the next few days.
dwindleverbUS /ˈdwɪndəl/
become smaller or lose substance
From this reading They belonged to that class of trials hard to endure—so hard, indeed, that at times the spirit shrinks away in mortal terror, and feels that it can bear no more; and yet in the telling to a listener they dwindle in importance.
embarrassmentsnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənts/
plural of “embarrassment” — the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading I DO not know that I need even try to tell you about the succession of petty trials and embarrassments that haunted Ruth Erskine’s way during the next few days.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading They belonged to that class of trials hard to endure—so hard, indeed, that at times the spirit shrinks away in mortal terror, and feels that it can bear no more; and yet in the telling to a listener they dwindle in importance.
Erskine's
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From this reading I DO not know that I need even try to tell you about the succession of petty trials and embarrassments that haunted Ruth Erskine’s way during the next few days.
divisible by two
From this reading I DO not know that I need even try to tell you about the succession of petty trials and embarrassments that haunted Ruth Erskine’s way during the next few days.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything was so new; nothing in or about the house could go on according to the old fashion; and yet there was no new fashion shaped.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Everything was so new; nothing in or about the house could go on according to the old fashion; and yet there was no new fashion shaped.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading They belonged to that class of trials hard to endure—so hard, indeed, that at times the spirit shrinks away in mortal terror, and feels that it can bear no more; and yet in the telling to a listener they dwindle in importance.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I DO not know that I need even try to tell you about the succession of petty trials and embarrassments that haunted Ruth Erskine’s way during the next few days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Ruth, she did not _tell_ them—she lived them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Everything was so new; nothing in or about the house could go on according to the old fashion; and yet there was no new fashion shaped.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading They belonged to that class of trials hard to endure—so hard, indeed, that at times the spirit shrinks away in mortal terror, and feels that it can bear no more; and yet in the telling to a listener they dwindle in importance.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading I DO not know that I need even try to tell you about the succession of petty trials and embarrassments that haunted Ruth Erskine’s way during the next few days.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Everything was so new; nothing in or about the house could go on according to the old fashion; and yet there was no new fashion shaped.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I DO not know that I need even try to tell you about the succession of petty trials and embarrassments that haunted Ruth Erskine’s way during the next few days.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading They belonged to that class of trials hard to endure—so hard, indeed, that at times the spirit shrinks away in mortal terror, and feels that it can bear no more; and yet in the telling to a listener they dwindle in importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They belonged to that class of trials hard to endure—so hard, indeed, that at times the spirit shrinks away in mortal terror, and feels that it can bear no more; and yet in the telling to a listener they dwindle in importance.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading They belonged to that class of trials hard to endure—so hard, indeed, that at times the spirit shrinks away in mortal terror, and feels that it can bear no more; and yet in the telling to a listener they dwindle in importance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They belonged to that class of trials hard to endure—so hard, indeed, that at times the spirit shrinks away in mortal terror, and feels that it can bear no more; and yet in the telling to a listener they dwindle in importance.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I DO not know that I need even try to tell you about the succession of petty trials and embarrassments that haunted Ruth Erskine’s way during the next few days.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading A CROSS OF LEAD.
listenernounUS /ˈlɪsənər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading They belonged to that class of trials hard to endure—so hard, indeed, that at times the spirit shrinks away in mortal terror, and feels that it can bear no more; and yet in the telling to a listener they dwindle in importance.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading As for Ruth, she did not _tell_ them—she lived them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They belonged to that class of trials hard to endure—so hard, indeed, that at times the spirit shrinks away in mortal terror, and feels that it can bear no more; and yet in the telling to a listener they dwindle in importance.
subject to death
From this reading They belonged to that class of trials hard to endure—so hard, indeed, that at times the spirit shrinks away in mortal terror, and feels that it can bear no more; and yet in the telling to a listener they dwindle in importance.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I DO not know that I need even try to tell you about the succession of petty trials and embarrassments that haunted Ruth Erskine’s way during the next few days.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Everything was so new; nothing in or about the house could go on according to the old fashion; and yet there was no new fashion shaped.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I DO not know that I need even try to tell you about the succession of petty trials and embarrassments that haunted Ruth Erskine’s way during the next few days.
not any; not one
From this reading They belonged to that class of trials hard to endure—so hard, indeed, that at times the spirit shrinks away in mortal terror, and feels that it can bear no more; and yet in the telling to a listener they dwindle in importance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I DO not know that I need even try to tell you about the succession of petty trials and embarrassments that haunted Ruth Erskine’s way during the next few days.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Everything was so new; nothing in or about the house could go on according to the old fashion; and yet there was no new fashion shaped.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CROSS OF LEAD.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Everything was so new; nothing in or about the house could go on according to the old fashion; and yet there was no new fashion shaped.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Everything was so new; nothing in or about the house could go on according to the old fashion; and yet there was no new fashion shaped.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Everything was so new; nothing in or about the house could go on according to the old fashion; and yet there was no new fashion shaped.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading I DO not know that I need even try to tell you about the succession of petty trials and embarrassments that haunted Ruth Erskine’s way during the next few days.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading I DO not know that I need even try to tell you about the succession of petty trials and embarrassments that haunted Ruth Erskine’s way during the next few days.
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading Everything was so new; nothing in or about the house could go on according to the old fashion; and yet there was no new fashion shaped.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Ruth, she did not _tell_ them—she lived them.
shrinksnounUS /ʃrɪŋks/
plural of “shrink” — a physician who specializes in psychiatry
From this reading They belonged to that class of trials hard to endure—so hard, indeed, that at times the spirit shrinks away in mortal terror, and feels that it can bear no more; and yet in the telling to a listener they dwindle in importance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They belonged to that class of trials hard to endure—so hard, indeed, that at times the spirit shrinks away in mortal terror, and feels that it can bear no more; and yet in the telling to a listener they dwindle in importance.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading They belonged to that class of trials hard to endure—so hard, indeed, that at times the spirit shrinks away in mortal terror, and feels that it can bear no more; and yet in the telling to a listener they dwindle in importance.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading I DO not know that I need even try to tell you about the succession of petty trials and embarrassments that haunted Ruth Erskine’s way during the next few days.
express in words
From this reading I DO not know that I need even try to tell you about the succession of petty trials and embarrassments that haunted Ruth Erskine’s way during the next few days.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading They belonged to that class of trials hard to endure—so hard, indeed, that at times the spirit shrinks away in mortal terror, and feels that it can bear no more; and yet in the telling to a listener they dwindle in importance.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading They belonged to that class of trials hard to endure—so hard, indeed, that at times the spirit shrinks away in mortal terror, and feels that it can bear no more; and yet in the telling to a listener they dwindle in importance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I DO not know that I need even try to tell you about the succession of petty trials and embarrassments that haunted Ruth Erskine’s way during the next few days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I DO not know that I need even try to tell you about the succession of petty trials and embarrassments that haunted Ruth Erskine’s way during the next few days.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As for Ruth, she did not _tell_ them—she lived them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Everything was so new; nothing in or about the house could go on according to the old fashion; and yet there was no new fashion shaped.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They belonged to that class of trials hard to endure—so hard, indeed, that at times the spirit shrinks away in mortal terror, and feels that it can bear no more; and yet in the telling to a listener they dwindle in importance.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading They belonged to that class of trials hard to endure—so hard, indeed, that at times the spirit shrinks away in mortal terror, and feels that it can bear no more; and yet in the telling to a listener they dwindle in importance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I DO not know that I need even try to tell you about the succession of petty trials and embarrassments that haunted Ruth Erskine’s way during the next few days.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading I DO not know that I need even try to tell you about the succession of petty trials and embarrassments that haunted Ruth Erskine’s way during the next few days.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I DO not know that I need even try to tell you about the succession of petty trials and embarrassments that haunted Ruth Erskine’s way during the next few days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everything was so new; nothing in or about the house could go on according to the old fashion; and yet there was no new fashion shaped.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I DO not know that I need even try to tell you about the succession of petty trials and embarrassments that haunted Ruth Erskine’s way during the next few days.
but in spite of that
From this reading They belonged to that class of trials hard to endure—so hard, indeed, that at times the spirit shrinks away in mortal terror, and feels that it can bear no more; and yet in the telling to a listener they dwindle in importance.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I DO not know that I need even try to tell you about the succession of petty trials and embarrassments that haunted Ruth Erskine’s way during the next few days.
