the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Are you going to let the venomous spite of an inferior win your respectful credence?" he questioned.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you going to let the venomous spite of an inferior win your respectful credence?" he questioned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You call it slander, as if you did not really think it so," she said.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I believed that Cora Dares was in love with you before I heard Miss Cragge say it.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I believed that Cora Dares was in love with you before I heard Miss Cragge say it.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading "We can't help believing certain things," said Pauline, measuredly, "no matter who utters them.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "You call it slander, as if you did not really think it so," she said.
can't
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From this reading "We can't help believing certain things," said Pauline, measuredly, "no matter who utters them.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "We can't help believing certain things," said Pauline, measuredly, "no matter who utters them.
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading I believed that Cora Dares was in love with you before I heard Miss Cragge say it.
Cragge
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From this reading I believed that Cora Dares was in love with you before I heard Miss Cragge say it.
credencenounUS /ˈkriːdəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading "Are you going to let the venomous spite of an inferior win your respectful credence?" he questioned.
DaresnounUS /derz/
plural of “dare” — a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading I believed that Cora Dares was in love with you before I heard Miss Cragge say it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "You call it slander, as if you did not really think it so," she said.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading He paused, facing her.
the act of departing
From this reading "Are you going to let the venomous spite of an inferior win your respectful credence?" he questioned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He paused, facing her.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I believed that Cora Dares was in love with you before I heard Miss Cragge say it.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "We can't help believing certain things," said Pauline, measuredly, "no matter who utters them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He paused, facing her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I believed that Cora Dares was in love with you before I heard Miss Cragge say it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You call it slander, as if you did not really think it so," she said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I believed that Cora Dares was in love with you before I heard Miss Cragge say it.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading "Are you going to let the venomous spite of an inferior win your respectful credence?" he questioned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You call it slander, as if you did not really think it so," she said.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Are you going to let the venomous spite of an inferior win your respectful credence?" he questioned.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I believed that Cora Dares was in love with you before I heard Miss Cragge say it.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "We can't help believing certain things," said Pauline, measuredly, "no matter who utters them.
measuredlyadverb
in a deliberate unhurried manner
From this reading "We can't help believing certain things," said Pauline, measuredly, "no matter who utters them.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading I believed that Cora Dares was in love with you before I heard Miss Cragge say it.
not any; not one
From this reading "We can't help believing certain things," said Pauline, measuredly, "no matter who utters them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You call it slander, as if you did not really think it so," she said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Are you going to let the venomous spite of an inferior win your respectful credence?" he questioned.
PaulineadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading "We can't help believing certain things," said Pauline, measuredly, "no matter who utters them.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He paused, facing her.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Are you going to let the venomous spite of an inferior win your respectful credence?" he questioned.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "You call it slander, as if you did not really think it so," she said.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading "Are you going to let the venomous spite of an inferior win your respectful credence?" he questioned.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You call it slander, as if you did not really think it so," she said.
express in words
From this reading I believed that Cora Dares was in love with you before I heard Miss Cragge say it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You call it slander, as if you did not really think it so," she said.
slandernounUS /ˈslændər/
words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
From this reading "You call it slander, as if you did not really think it so," she said.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "You call it slander, as if you did not really think it so," she said.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading "Are you going to let the venomous spite of an inferior win your respectful credence?" he questioned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I believed that Cora Dares was in love with you before I heard Miss Cragge say it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Are you going to let the venomous spite of an inferior win your respectful credence?" he questioned.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "We can't help believing certain things," said Pauline, measuredly, "no matter who utters them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "We can't help believing certain things," said Pauline, measuredly, "no matter who utters them.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "You call it slander, as if you did not really think it so," she said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Are you going to let the venomous spite of an inferior win your respectful credence?" he questioned.
uttersverbUS /ˈʌtərz/
third-person singular of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading "We can't help believing certain things," said Pauline, measuredly, "no matter who utters them.
venomousadjectiveUS /ˈvenəməs/
extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
From this reading "Are you going to let the venomous spite of an inferior win your respectful credence?" he questioned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I believed that Cora Dares was in love with you before I heard Miss Cragge say it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We can't help believing certain things," said Pauline, measuredly, "no matter who utters them.
which person or people
From this reading "We can't help believing certain things," said Pauline, measuredly, "no matter who utters them.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading "Are you going to let the venomous spite of an inferior win your respectful credence?" he questioned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I believed that Cora Dares was in love with you before I heard Miss Cragge say it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You call it slander, as if you did not really think it so," she said.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you going to let the venomous spite of an inferior win your respectful credence?" he questioned.
