used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "IT is a right punishment for our sinful pride in her," said Aunt Rose, as she had a few last words alone with her elder sister.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "I'm sure, now I find the child could deceive us so, and act such a part, there's nothing I could not believe," said poor Aunt Rose.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "IT is a right punishment for our sinful pride in her," said Aunt Rose, as she had a few last words alone with her elder sister.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I've been watching her, and I think, though no doubt she has done very wrong, it was in a childish sort of way, and that you won't find there's been any real love-making or nonsense of that sort."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I've been watching her, and I think, though no doubt she has done very wrong, it was in a childish sort of way, and that you won't find there's been any real love-making or nonsense of that sort."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "IT is a right punishment for our sinful pride in her," said Aunt Rose, as she had a few last words alone with her elder sister.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "IT is a right punishment for our sinful pride in her," said Aunt Rose, as she had a few last words alone with her elder sister.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Well, Rose," said Mrs. Cuthbert, "I would not be so very hard on the poor child.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I've been watching her, and I think, though no doubt she has done very wrong, it was in a childish sort of way, and that you won't find there's been any real love-making or nonsense of that sort."
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I'm sure, now I find the child could deceive us so, and act such a part, there's nothing I could not believe," said poor Aunt Rose.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Well, Rose," said Mrs. Cuthbert, "I would not be so very hard on the poor child.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading I've been watching her, and I think, though no doubt she has done very wrong, it was in a childish sort of way, and that you won't find there's been any real love-making or nonsense of that sort."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I'm sure, now I find the child could deceive us so, and act such a part, there's nothing I could not believe," said poor Aunt Rose.
Cuthbert
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From this reading "Well, Rose," said Mrs. Cuthbert, "I would not be so very hard on the poor child.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading "I'm sure, now I find the child could deceive us so, and act such a part, there's nothing I could not believe," said poor Aunt Rose.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I've been watching her, and I think, though no doubt she has done very wrong, it was in a childish sort of way, and that you won't find there's been any real love-making or nonsense of that sort."
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I've been watching her, and I think, though no doubt she has done very wrong, it was in a childish sort of way, and that you won't find there's been any real love-making or nonsense of that sort."
a person who is older than you are
From this reading "IT is a right punishment for our sinful pride in her," said Aunt Rose, as she had a few last words alone with her elder sister.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "IT is a right punishment for our sinful pride in her," said Aunt Rose, as she had a few last words alone with her elder sister.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I've been watching her, and I think, though no doubt she has done very wrong, it was in a childish sort of way, and that you won't find there's been any real love-making or nonsense of that sort."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "IT is a right punishment for our sinful pride in her," said Aunt Rose, as she had a few last words alone with her elder sister.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "IT is a right punishment for our sinful pride in her," said Aunt Rose, as she had a few last words alone with her elder sister.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "Well, Rose," said Mrs. Cuthbert, "I would not be so very hard on the poor child.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I've been watching her, and I think, though no doubt she has done very wrong, it was in a childish sort of way, and that you won't find there's been any real love-making or nonsense of that sort."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "IT is a right punishment for our sinful pride in her," said Aunt Rose, as she had a few last words alone with her elder sister.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, Rose," said Mrs. Cuthbert, "I would not be so very hard on the poor child.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm sure, now I find the child could deceive us so, and act such a part, there's nothing I could not believe," said poor Aunt Rose.
I've
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From this reading I've been watching her, and I think, though no doubt she has done very wrong, it was in a childish sort of way, and that you won't find there's been any real love-making or nonsense of that sort."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "IT is a right punishment for our sinful pride in her," said Aunt Rose, as she had a few last words alone with her elder sister.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "IT is a right punishment for our sinful pride in her," said Aunt Rose, as she had a few last words alone with her elder sister.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "IT is a right punishment for our sinful pride in her," said Aunt Rose, as she had a few last words alone with her elder sister.
immediately past
From this reading "IT is a right punishment for our sinful pride in her," said Aunt Rose, as she had a few last words alone with her elder sister.
love-making
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From this reading I've been watching her, and I think, though no doubt she has done very wrong, it was in a childish sort of way, and that you won't find there's been any real love-making or nonsense of that sort."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Well, Rose," said Mrs. Cuthbert, "I would not be so very hard on the poor child.
not any; not one
From this reading I've been watching her, and I think, though no doubt she has done very wrong, it was in a childish sort of way, and that you won't find there's been any real love-making or nonsense of that sort."
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading I've been watching her, and I think, though no doubt she has done very wrong, it was in a childish sort of way, and that you won't find there's been any real love-making or nonsense of that sort."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Well, Rose," said Mrs. Cuthbert, "I would not be so very hard on the poor child.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "I'm sure, now I find the child could deceive us so, and act such a part, there's nothing I could not believe," said poor Aunt Rose.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I'm sure, now I find the child could deceive us so, and act such a part, there's nothing I could not believe," said poor Aunt Rose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I've been watching her, and I think, though no doubt she has done very wrong, it was in a childish sort of way, and that you won't find there's been any real love-making or nonsense of that sort."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Well, Rose," said Mrs. Cuthbert, "I would not be so very hard on the poor child.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I've been watching her, and I think, though no doubt she has done very wrong, it was in a childish sort of way, and that you won't find there's been any real love-making or nonsense of that sort."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "IT is a right punishment for our sinful pride in her," said Aunt Rose, as she had a few last words alone with her elder sister.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "I'm sure, now I find the child could deceive us so, and act such a part, there's nothing I could not believe," said poor Aunt Rose.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Well, Rose," said Mrs. Cuthbert, "I would not be so very hard on the poor child.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading "IT is a right punishment for our sinful pride in her," said Aunt Rose, as she had a few last words alone with her elder sister.
the act of punishing
From this reading "IT is a right punishment for our sinful pride in her," said Aunt Rose, as she had a few last words alone with her elder sister.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading I've been watching her, and I think, though no doubt she has done very wrong, it was in a childish sort of way, and that you won't find there's been any real love-making or nonsense of that sort."
RECKONINGnounUS /ˈrekənɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading THE RECKONING.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "IT is a right punishment for our sinful pride in her," said Aunt Rose, as she had a few last words alone with her elder sister.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "IT is a right punishment for our sinful pride in her," said Aunt Rose, as she had a few last words alone with her elder sister.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "IT is a right punishment for our sinful pride in her," said Aunt Rose, as she had a few last words alone with her elder sister.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "IT is a right punishment for our sinful pride in her," said Aunt Rose, as she had a few last words alone with her elder sister.
sinfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnfəl/
characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
From this reading "IT is a right punishment for our sinful pride in her," said Aunt Rose, as she had a few last words alone with her elder sister.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "IT is a right punishment for our sinful pride in her," said Aunt Rose, as she had a few last words alone with her elder sister.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Well, Rose," said Mrs. Cuthbert, "I would not be so very hard on the poor child.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I've been watching her, and I think, though no doubt she has done very wrong, it was in a childish sort of way, and that you won't find there's been any real love-making or nonsense of that sort."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I'm sure, now I find the child could deceive us so, and act such a part, there's nothing I could not believe," said poor Aunt Rose.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I'm sure, now I find the child could deceive us so, and act such a part, there's nothing I could not believe," said poor Aunt Rose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I've been watching her, and I think, though no doubt she has done very wrong, it was in a childish sort of way, and that you won't find there's been any real love-making or nonsense of that sort."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RECKONING.
there's
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From this reading I've been watching her, and I think, though no doubt she has done very wrong, it was in a childish sort of way, and that you won't find there's been any real love-making or nonsense of that sort."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I've been watching her, and I think, though no doubt she has done very wrong, it was in a childish sort of way, and that you won't find there's been any real love-making or nonsense of that sort."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I've been watching her, and I think, though no doubt she has done very wrong, it was in a childish sort of way, and that you won't find there's been any real love-making or nonsense of that sort."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I'm sure, now I find the child could deceive us so, and act such a part, there's nothing I could not believe," said poor Aunt Rose.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Well, Rose," said Mrs. Cuthbert, "I would not be so very hard on the poor child.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I've been watching her, and I think, though no doubt she has done very wrong, it was in a childish sort of way, and that you won't find there's been any real love-making or nonsense of that sort."
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading I've been watching her, and I think, though no doubt she has done very wrong, it was in a childish sort of way, and that you won't find there's been any real love-making or nonsense of that sort."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I've been watching her, and I think, though no doubt she has done very wrong, it was in a childish sort of way, and that you won't find there's been any real love-making or nonsense of that sort."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, Rose," said Mrs. Cuthbert, "I would not be so very hard on the poor child.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "IT is a right punishment for our sinful pride in her," said Aunt Rose, as she had a few last words alone with her elder sister.
won't
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From this reading I've been watching her, and I think, though no doubt she has done very wrong, it was in a childish sort of way, and that you won't find there's been any real love-making or nonsense of that sort."
the words that are spoken
From this reading "IT is a right punishment for our sinful pride in her," said Aunt Rose, as she had a few last words alone with her elder sister.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Well, Rose," said Mrs. Cuthbert, "I would not be so very hard on the poor child.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading I've been watching her, and I think, though no doubt she has done very wrong, it was in a childish sort of way, and that you won't find there's been any real love-making or nonsense of that sort."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I've been watching her, and I think, though no doubt she has done very wrong, it was in a childish sort of way, and that you won't find there's been any real love-making or nonsense of that sort."
