used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE._ Great was the astonishment of their "set" when it was known that the "Sweet P's" had refused all invitations to the opening sociable.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading When the evening came, however, by one accord they met in Portia's room, to support each other through that trying period.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading What added to their anguish was the fact that the Judge's house stood just opposite the town-hall, and every attempt to keep away from certain windows proved a dead failure.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The young men were in despair, the gossips talked themselves hoarse discussing the affair, and the girls exulted; for, as Polly predicted, the effect of their first step was "tremendous."
acted upon; influenced
From this reading They affected to be quite firm and cheerful; but one after the other broke down, and sadly confessed that the sacrifice to principle was harder than they expected.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They affected to be quite firm and cheerful; but one after the other broke down, and sadly confessed that the sacrifice to principle was harder than they expected.
(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 _A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE._ Great was the astonishment of their "set" when it was known that the "Sweet P's" had refused all invitations to the opening sociable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The young men were in despair, the gossips talked themselves hoarse discussing the affair, and the girls exulted; for, as Polly predicted, the effect of their first step was "tremendous."
anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
extreme mental distress
From this reading What added to their anguish was the fact that the Judge's house stood just opposite the town-hall, and every attempt to keep away from certain windows proved a dead failure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The young men were in despair, the gossips talked themselves hoarse discussing the affair, and the girls exulted; for, as Polly predicted, the effect of their first step was "tremendous."
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading _A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE._ Great was the astonishment of their "set" when it was known that the "Sweet P's" had refused all invitations to the opening sociable.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading What added to their anguish was the fact that the Judge's house stood just opposite the town-hall, and every attempt to keep away from certain windows proved a dead failure.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading What added to their anguish was the fact that the Judge's house stood just opposite the town-hall, and every attempt to keep away from certain windows proved a dead failure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They affected to be quite firm and cheerful; but one after the other broke down, and sadly confessed that the sacrifice to principle was harder than they expected.
lacking funds
From this reading They affected to be quite firm and cheerful; but one after the other broke down, and sadly confessed that the sacrifice to principle was harder than they expected.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They affected to be quite firm and cheerful; but one after the other broke down, and sadly confessed that the sacrifice to principle was harder than they expected.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When the evening came, however, by one accord they met in Portia's room, to support each other through that trying period.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the evening came, however, by one accord they met in Portia's room, to support each other through that trying period.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading What added to their anguish was the fact that the Judge's house stood just opposite the town-hall, and every attempt to keep away from certain windows proved a dead failure.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading They affected to be quite firm and cheerful; but one after the other broke down, and sadly confessed that the sacrifice to principle was harder than they expected.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading They affected to be quite firm and cheerful; but one after the other broke down, and sadly confessed that the sacrifice to principle was harder than they expected.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading What added to their anguish was the fact that the Judge's house stood just opposite the town-hall, and every attempt to keep away from certain windows proved a dead failure.
DECLARATIONnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading _A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE._ Great was the astonishment of their "set" when it was known that the "Sweet P's" had refused all invitations to the opening sociable.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading The young men were in despair, the gossips talked themselves hoarse discussing the affair, and the girls exulted; for, as Polly predicted, the effect of their first step was "tremendous."
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The young men were in despair, the gossips talked themselves hoarse discussing the affair, and the girls exulted; for, as Polly predicted, the effect of their first step was "tremendous."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They affected to be quite firm and cheerful; but one after the other broke down, and sadly confessed that the sacrifice to principle was harder than they expected.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading When the evening came, however, by one accord they met in Portia's room, to support each other through that trying period.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The young men were in despair, the gossips talked themselves hoarse discussing the affair, and the girls exulted; for, as Polly predicted, the effect of their first step was "tremendous."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When the evening came, however, by one accord they met in Portia's room, to support each other through that trying period.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading What added to their anguish was the fact that the Judge's house stood just opposite the town-hall, and every attempt to keep away from certain windows proved a dead failure.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading They affected to be quite firm and cheerful; but one after the other broke down, and sadly confessed that the sacrifice to principle was harder than they expected.
exultedverbUS /ɪɡˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “exult” — feel extreme happiness or elation
From this reading The young men were in despair, the gossips talked themselves hoarse discussing the affair, and the girls exulted; for, as Polly predicted, the effect of their first step was "tremendous."
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading What added to their anguish was the fact that the Judge's house stood just opposite the town-hall, and every attempt to keep away from certain windows proved a dead failure.
an act that fails
From this reading What added to their anguish was the fact that the Judge's house stood just opposite the town-hall, and every attempt to keep away from certain windows proved a dead failure.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading They affected to be quite firm and cheerful; but one after the other broke down, and sadly confessed that the sacrifice to principle was harder than they expected.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The young men were in despair, the gossips talked themselves hoarse discussing the affair, and the girls exulted; for, as Polly predicted, the effect of their first step was "tremendous."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The young men were in despair, the gossips talked themselves hoarse discussing the affair, and the girls exulted; for, as Polly predicted, the effect of their first step was "tremendous."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading What added to their anguish was the fact that the Judge's house stood just opposite the town-hall, and every attempt to keep away from certain windows proved a dead failure.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The young men were in despair, the gossips talked themselves hoarse discussing the affair, and the girls exulted; for, as Polly predicted, the effect of their first step was "tremendous."
gossipsnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəps/
plural of “gossip” — light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading The young men were in despair, the gossips talked themselves hoarse discussing the affair, and the girls exulted; for, as Polly predicted, the effect of their first step was "tremendous."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE._ Great was the astonishment of their "set" when it was known that the "Sweet P's" had refused all invitations to the opening sociable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE._ Great was the astonishment of their "set" when it was known that the "Sweet P's" had refused all invitations to the opening sociable.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading They affected to be quite firm and cheerful; but one after the other broke down, and sadly confessed that the sacrifice to principle was harder than they expected.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading The young men were in despair, the gossips talked themselves hoarse discussing the affair, and the girls exulted; for, as Polly predicted, the effect of their first step was "tremendous."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading What added to their anguish was the fact that the Judge's house stood just opposite the town-hall, and every attempt to keep away from certain windows proved a dead failure.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When the evening came, however, by one accord they met in Portia's room, to support each other through that trying period.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The young men were in despair, the gossips talked themselves hoarse discussing the affair, and the girls exulted; for, as Polly predicted, the effect of their first step was "tremendous."
INDEPENDENCEnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading _A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE._ Great was the astonishment of their "set" when it was known that the "Sweet P's" had refused all invitations to the opening sociable.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading _A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE._ Great was the astonishment of their "set" when it was known that the "Sweet P's" had refused all invitations to the opening sociable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE._ Great was the astonishment of their "set" when it was known that the "Sweet P's" had refused all invitations to the opening sociable.
Judge'snounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
possessive form of “judge” — a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
From this reading What added to their anguish was the fact that the Judge's house stood just opposite the town-hall, and every attempt to keep away from certain windows proved a dead failure.
and nothing more
From this reading What added to their anguish was the fact that the Judge's house stood just opposite the town-hall, and every attempt to keep away from certain windows proved a dead failure.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading What added to their anguish was the fact that the Judge's house stood just opposite the town-hall, and every attempt to keep away from certain windows proved a dead failure.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading _A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE._ Great was the astonishment of their "set" when it was known that the "Sweet P's" had refused all invitations to the opening sociable.
the force of workers available
From this reading The young men were in despair, the gossips talked themselves hoarse discussing the affair, and the girls exulted; for, as Polly predicted, the effect of their first step was "tremendous."
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading When the evening came, however, by one accord they met in Portia's room, to support each other through that trying period.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE._ Great was the astonishment of their "set" when it was known that the "Sweet P's" had refused all invitations to the opening sociable.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When the evening came, however, by one accord they met in Portia's room, to support each other through that trying period.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading _A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE._ Great was the astonishment of their "set" when it was known that the "Sweet P's" had refused all invitations to the opening sociable.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading What added to their anguish was the fact that the Judge's house stood just opposite the town-hall, and every attempt to keep away from certain windows proved a dead failure.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When the evening came, however, by one accord they met in Portia's room, to support each other through that trying period.
P'snounUS /piːz/
possessive form of “p” — a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading _A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE._ Great was the astonishment of their "set" when it was known that the "Sweet P's" had refused all invitations to the opening sociable.
an amount of time
From this reading When the evening came, however, by one accord they met in Portia's room, to support each other through that trying period.
Polly
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From this reading The young men were in despair, the gossips talked themselves hoarse discussing the affair, and the girls exulted; for, as Polly predicted, the effect of their first step was "tremendous."
Portia's
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From this reading When the evening came, however, by one accord they met in Portia's room, to support each other through that trying period.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading The young men were in despair, the gossips talked themselves hoarse discussing the affair, and the girls exulted; for, as Polly predicted, the effect of their first step was "tremendous."
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading They affected to be quite firm and cheerful; but one after the other broke down, and sadly confessed that the sacrifice to principle was harder than they expected.
established beyond doubt
From this reading What added to their anguish was the fact that the Judge's house stood just opposite the town-hall, and every attempt to keep away from certain windows proved a dead failure.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading They affected to be quite firm and cheerful; but one after the other broke down, and sadly confessed that the sacrifice to principle was harder than they expected.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading _A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE._ Great was the astonishment of their "set" when it was known that the "Sweet P's" had refused all invitations to the opening sociable.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When the evening came, however, by one accord they met in Portia's room, to support each other through that trying period.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading They affected to be quite firm and cheerful; but one after the other broke down, and sadly confessed that the sacrifice to principle was harder than they expected.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading They affected to be quite firm and cheerful; but one after the other broke down, and sadly confessed that the sacrifice to principle was harder than they expected.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE._ Great was the astonishment of their "set" when it was known that the "Sweet P's" had refused all invitations to the opening sociable.
sociableadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/
inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
From this reading _A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE._ Great was the astonishment of their "set" when it was known that the "Sweet P's" had refused all invitations to the opening sociable.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The young men were in despair, the gossips talked themselves hoarse discussing the affair, and the girls exulted; for, as Polly predicted, the effect of their first step was "tremendous."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading What added to their anguish was the fact that the Judge's house stood just opposite the town-hall, and every attempt to keep away from certain windows proved a dead failure.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading When the evening came, however, by one accord they met in Portia's room, to support each other through that trying period.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading _A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE._ Great was the astonishment of their "set" when it was known that the "Sweet P's" had refused all invitations to the opening sociable.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The young men were in despair, the gossips talked themselves hoarse discussing the affair, and the girls exulted; for, as Polly predicted, the effect of their first step was "tremendous."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They affected to be quite firm and cheerful; but one after the other broke down, and sadly confessed that the sacrifice to principle was harder than they expected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE._ Great was the astonishment of their "set" when it was known that the "Sweet P's" had refused all invitations to the opening sociable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE._ Great was the astonishment of their "set" when it was known that the "Sweet P's" had refused all invitations to the opening sociable.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE._ Great was the astonishment of their "set" when it was known that the "Sweet P's" had refused all invitations to the opening sociable.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The young men were in despair, the gossips talked themselves hoarse discussing the affair, and the girls exulted; for, as Polly predicted, the effect of their first step was "tremendous."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the evening came, however, by one accord they met in Portia's room, to support each other through that trying period.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When the evening came, however, by one accord they met in Portia's room, to support each other through that trying period.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE._ Great was the astonishment of their "set" when it was known that the "Sweet P's" had refused all invitations to the opening sociable.
town-hall
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From this reading What added to their anguish was the fact that the Judge's house stood just opposite the town-hall, and every attempt to keep away from certain windows proved a dead failure.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The young men were in despair, the gossips talked themselves hoarse discussing the affair, and the girls exulted; for, as Polly predicted, the effect of their first step was "tremendous."
hard to endure
From this reading When the evening came, however, by one accord they met in Portia's room, to support each other through that trying period.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE._ Great was the astonishment of their "set" when it was known that the "Sweet P's" had refused all invitations to the opening sociable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The young men were in despair, the gossips talked themselves hoarse discussing the affair, and the girls exulted; for, as Polly predicted, the effect of their first step was "tremendous."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What added to their anguish was the fact that the Judge's house stood just opposite the town-hall, and every attempt to keep away from certain windows proved a dead failure.
at the time that
From this reading _A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE._ Great was the astonishment of their "set" when it was known that the "Sweet P's" had refused all invitations to the opening sociable.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading What added to their anguish was the fact that the Judge's house stood just opposite the town-hall, and every attempt to keep away from certain windows proved a dead failure.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young men were in despair, the gossips talked themselves hoarse discussing the affair, and the girls exulted; for, as Polly predicted, the effect of their first step was "tremendous."
