alienadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliən/
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
From this reading She could not help sobbing, but the old woman stroked her hands as though she knew the misery pent up in the heart of this alien bride.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "My husband and your father were friends," she said, "and I am glad that his daughter has become my granddaughter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "My husband and your father were friends," she said, "and I am glad that his daughter has become my granddaughter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She could not help sobbing, but the old woman stroked her hands as though she knew the misery pent up in the heart of this alien bride.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Tears welled to her eyes, do what she would to hold them back.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "My husband and your father were friends," she said, "and I am glad that his daughter has become my granddaughter.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading She could not help sobbing, but the old woman stroked her hands as though she knew the misery pent up in the heart of this alien bride.
lacking funds
From this reading In the first relief that followed this kindly greeting, Nancy nearly broke down.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She could not help sobbing, but the old woman stroked her hands as though she knew the misery pent up in the heart of this alien bride.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not help sobbing, but the old woman stroked her hands as though she knew the misery pent up in the heart of this alien bride.
a female human offspring
From this reading "My husband and your father were friends," she said, "and I am glad that his daughter has become my granddaughter.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Tears welled to her eyes, do what she would to hold them back.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In the first relief that followed this kindly greeting, Nancy nearly broke down.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Tears welled to her eyes, do what she would to hold them back.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "My husband and your father were friends," she said, "and I am glad that his daughter has become my granddaughter.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first relief that followed this kindly greeting, Nancy nearly broke down.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In the first relief that followed this kindly greeting, Nancy nearly broke down.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "My husband and your father were friends," she said, "and I am glad that his daughter has become my granddaughter.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "My husband and your father were friends," she said, "and I am glad that his daughter has become my granddaughter.
granddaughternounUS /ˈɡrændɔːtər/
a female grandchild
From this reading "My husband and your father were friends," she said, "and I am glad that his daughter has become my granddaughter.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading In the first relief that followed this kindly greeting, Nancy nearly broke down.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading She could not help sobbing, but the old woman stroked her hands as though she knew the misery pent up in the heart of this alien bride.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But it's hard, isn't it?"
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My husband and your father were friends," she said, "and I am glad that his daughter has become my granddaughter.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She could not help sobbing, but the old woman stroked her hands as though she knew the misery pent up in the heart of this alien bride.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She could not help sobbing, but the old woman stroked her hands as though she knew the misery pent up in the heart of this alien bride.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Tears welled to her eyes, do what she would to hold them back.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "My husband and your father were friends," she said, "and I am glad that his daughter has become my granddaughter.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Tears welled to her eyes, do what she would to hold them back.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "My husband and your father were friends," she said, "and I am glad that his daughter has become my granddaughter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My husband and your father were friends," she said, "and I am glad that his daughter has become my granddaughter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first relief that followed this kindly greeting, Nancy nearly broke down.
isn't
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From this reading But it's hard, isn't it?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it's hard, isn't it?"
it's
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From this reading But it's hard, isn't it?"
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading In the first relief that followed this kindly greeting, Nancy nearly broke down.
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 could not help sobbing, but the old woman stroked her hands as though she knew the misery pent up in the heart of this alien bride.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading She could not help sobbing, but the old woman stroked her hands as though she knew the misery pent up in the heart of this alien bride.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My husband and your father were friends," she said, "and I am glad that his daughter has become my granddaughter.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading In the first relief that followed this kindly greeting, Nancy nearly broke down.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In the first relief that followed this kindly greeting, Nancy nearly broke down.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She could not help sobbing, but the old woman stroked her hands as though she knew the misery pent up in the heart of this alien bride.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She could not help sobbing, but the old woman stroked her hands as though she knew the misery pent up in the heart of this alien bride.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She could not help sobbing, but the old woman stroked her hands as though she knew the misery pent up in the heart of this alien bride.
pentadjectiveUS /pent/
closely confined
From this reading She could not help sobbing, but the old woman stroked her hands as though she knew the misery pent up in the heart of this alien bride.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading In the first relief that followed this kindly greeting, Nancy nearly broke down.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My husband and your father were friends," she said, "and I am glad that his daughter has become my granddaughter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tears welled to her eyes, do what she would to hold them back.
sobbingnounUS /ˈsɑːbɪŋ/
convulsive gasp made while weeping
From this reading She could not help sobbing, but the old woman stroked her hands as though she knew the misery pent up in the heart of this alien bride.
strokedverbUS /stroʊkt/
past form of “stroke” — touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions
From this reading She could not help sobbing, but the old woman stroked her hands as though she knew the misery pent up in the heart of this alien bride.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Tears welled to her eyes, do what she would to hold them back.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the first relief that followed this kindly greeting, Nancy nearly broke down.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the first relief that followed this kindly greeting, Nancy nearly broke down.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Tears welled to her eyes, do what she would to hold them back.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the first relief that followed this kindly greeting, Nancy nearly broke down.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She could not help sobbing, but the old woman stroked her hands as though she knew the misery pent up in the heart of this alien bride.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tears welled to her eyes, do what she would to hold them back.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She could not help sobbing, but the old woman stroked her hands as though she knew the misery pent up in the heart of this alien bride.
welled
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From this reading Tears welled to her eyes, do what she would to hold them back.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "My husband and your father were friends," she said, "and I am glad that his daughter has become my granddaughter.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Tears welled to her eyes, do what she would to hold them back.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She could not help sobbing, but the old woman stroked her hands as though she knew the misery pent up in the heart of this alien bride.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Tears welled to her eyes, do what she would to hold them back.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My husband and your father were friends," she said, "and I am glad that his daughter has become my granddaughter.
