used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “If she asks, tell her it is from a girl like herself,” Anice had said, and Joan had accepted the explanation.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading “If she asks, tell her it is from a girl like herself,” Anice had said, and Joan had accepted the explanation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She did not go to see her, and still more wisely, she managed to hush in her father any awakening tendency toward parochial visits.
Anice
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From this reading Deeply as Anice was interested in Joan, she left her to herself.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She did not go to see her, and still more wisely, she managed to hush in her father any awakening tendency toward parochial visits.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Deeply as Anice was interested in Joan, she left her to herself.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading From what source the assistance came, Joan did not know, and she was not prone to ask questions.
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “If she asks, tell her it is from a girl like herself,” Anice had said, and Joan had accepted the explanation.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading From what source the assistance came, Joan did not know, and she was not prone to ask questions.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading She did not go to see her, and still more wisely, she managed to hush in her father any awakening tendency toward parochial visits.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But from Grace and Fergus Derrick she heard much of her, and through Grace she contrived to convey work and help to Liz, and encouragement to her protectress.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From what source the assistance came, Joan did not know, and she was not prone to ask questions.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading But from Grace and Fergus Derrick she heard much of her, and through Grace she contrived to convey work and help to Liz, and encouragement to her protectress.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading But from Grace and Fergus Derrick she heard much of her, and through Grace she contrived to convey work and help to Liz, and encouragement to her protectress.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Deeply as Anice was interested in Joan, she left her to herself.
DerricknounUS /ˈderɪk/
a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
From this reading But from Grace and Fergus Derrick she heard much of her, and through Grace she contrived to convey work and help to Liz, and encouragement to her protectress.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not go to see her, and still more wisely, she managed to hush in her father any awakening tendency toward parochial visits.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading But from Grace and Fergus Derrick she heard much of her, and through Grace she contrived to convey work and help to Liz, and encouragement to her protectress.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading “If she asks, tell her it is from a girl like herself,” Anice had said, and Joan had accepted the explanation.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She did not go to see her, and still more wisely, she managed to hush in her father any awakening tendency toward parochial visits.
Fergus
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From this reading But from Grace and Fergus Derrick she heard much of her, and through Grace she contrived to convey work and help to Liz, and encouragement to her protectress.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But from Grace and Fergus Derrick she heard much of her, and through Grace she contrived to convey work and help to Liz, and encouragement to her protectress.
a young female
From this reading “If she asks, tell her it is from a girl like herself,” Anice had said, and Joan had accepted the explanation.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She did not go to see her, and still more wisely, she managed to hush in her father any awakening tendency toward parochial visits.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading But from Grace and Fergus Derrick she heard much of her, and through Grace she contrived to convey work and help to Liz, and encouragement to her protectress.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “If she asks, tell her it is from a girl like herself,” Anice had said, and Joan had accepted the explanation.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But from Grace and Fergus Derrick she heard much of her, and through Grace she contrived to convey work and help to Liz, and encouragement to her protectress.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But from Grace and Fergus Derrick she heard much of her, and through Grace she contrived to convey work and help to Liz, and encouragement to her protectress.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Deeply as Anice was interested in Joan, she left her to herself.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Deeply as Anice was interested in Joan, she left her to herself.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading She did not go to see her, and still more wisely, she managed to hush in her father any awakening tendency toward parochial visits.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If she asks, tell her it is from a girl like herself,” Anice had said, and Joan had accepted the explanation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Deeply as Anice was interested in Joan, she left her to herself.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Deeply as Anice was interested in Joan, she left her to herself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “If she asks, tell her it is from a girl like herself,” Anice had said, and Joan had accepted the explanation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “If she asks, tell her it is from a girl like herself,” Anice had said, and Joan had accepted the explanation.
Joan
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From this reading Deeply as Anice was interested in Joan, she left her to herself.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading From what source the assistance came, Joan did not know, and she was not prone to ask questions.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Deeply as Anice was interested in Joan, she left her to herself.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “If she asks, tell her it is from a girl like herself,” Anice had said, and Joan had accepted the explanation.
Liz
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From this reading But from Grace and Fergus Derrick she heard much of her, and through Grace she contrived to convey work and help to Liz, and encouragement to her protectress.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading She did not go to see her, and still more wisely, she managed to hush in her father any awakening tendency toward parochial visits.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She did not go to see her, and still more wisely, she managed to hush in her father any awakening tendency toward parochial visits.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But from Grace and Fergus Derrick she heard much of her, and through Grace she contrived to convey work and help to Liz, and encouragement to her protectress.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not go to see her, and still more wisely, she managed to hush in her father any awakening tendency toward parochial visits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But from Grace and Fergus Derrick she heard much of her, and through Grace she contrived to convey work and help to Liz, and encouragement to her protectress.
parochialadjectiveUS /pərˈoʊkiəl/
relating to or supported by or located in a parish
From this reading She did not go to see her, and still more wisely, she managed to hush in her father any awakening tendency toward parochial visits.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading From what source the assistance came, Joan did not know, and she was not prone to ask questions.
protectress
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From this reading But from Grace and Fergus Derrick she heard much of her, and through Grace she contrived to convey work and help to Liz, and encouragement to her protectress.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading From what source the assistance came, Joan did not know, and she was not prone to ask questions.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “If she asks, tell her it is from a girl like herself,” Anice had said, and Joan had accepted the explanation.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She did not go to see her, and still more wisely, she managed to hush in her father any awakening tendency toward parochial visits.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Deeply as Anice was interested in Joan, she left her to herself.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading From what source the assistance came, Joan did not know, and she was not prone to ask questions.
not in physical motion
From this reading She did not go to see her, and still more wisely, she managed to hush in her father any awakening tendency toward parochial visits.
express in words
From this reading “If she asks, tell her it is from a girl like herself,” Anice had said, and Joan had accepted the explanation.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading She did not go to see her, and still more wisely, she managed to hush in her father any awakening tendency toward parochial visits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From what source the assistance came, Joan did not know, and she was not prone to ask questions.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But from Grace and Fergus Derrick she heard much of her, and through Grace she contrived to convey work and help to Liz, and encouragement to her protectress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Deeply as Anice was interested in Joan, she left her to herself.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading She did not go to see her, and still more wisely, she managed to hush in her father any awakening tendency toward parochial visits.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading She did not go to see her, and still more wisely, she managed to hush in her father any awakening tendency toward parochial visits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Deeply as Anice was interested in Joan, she left her to herself.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading From what source the assistance came, Joan did not know, and she was not prone to ask questions.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading She did not go to see her, and still more wisely, she managed to hush in her father any awakening tendency toward parochial visits.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But from Grace and Fergus Derrick she heard much of her, and through Grace she contrived to convey work and help to Liz, and encouragement to her protectress.
