used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JOHN LEE'S FATHER A week after his latest recorded ride with Grace, John Lee visited Siward's Cross, to find his grandmother in a black and savage temper.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading JOHN LEE'S FATHER A week after his latest recorded ride with Grace, John Lee visited Siward's Cross, to find his grandmother in a black and savage temper.
(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 Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But an unknown spy had taken the Government's money, and was richer by twenty guineas, while Lovey went poorer every way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOHN LEE'S FATHER A week after his latest recorded ride with Grace, John Lee visited Siward's Cross, to find his grandmother in a black and savage temper.
for the reason that
From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading How to regain the confidence of the prisoners was the problem before her, and she had not solved it on a day when John Lee came to her cabin.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading This woman was quite innocent; yet now, indeed, her sole regret centred in the fact that she had not betrayed them.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading JOHN LEE'S FATHER A week after his latest recorded ride with Grace, John Lee visited Siward's Cross, to find his grandmother in a black and savage temper.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But an unknown spy had taken the Government's money, and was richer by twenty guineas, while Lovey went poorer every way.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading How to regain the confidence of the prisoners was the problem before her, and she had not solved it on a day when John Lee came to her cabin.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading How to regain the confidence of the prisoners was the problem before her, and she had not solved it on a day when John Lee came to her cabin.
centred
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From this reading This woman was quite innocent; yet now, indeed, her sole regret centred in the fact that she had not betrayed them.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading How to regain the confidence of the prisoners was the problem before her, and she had not solved it on a day when John Lee came to her cabin.
travel across or pass over
From this reading JOHN LEE'S FATHER A week after his latest recorded ride with Grace, John Lee visited Siward's Cross, to find his grandmother in a black and savage temper.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading How to regain the confidence of the prisoners was the problem before her, and she had not solved it on a day when John Lee came to her cabin.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But an unknown spy had taken the Government's money, and was richer by twenty guineas, while Lovey went poorer every way.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This woman was quite innocent; yet now, indeed, her sole regret centred in the fact that she had not betrayed them.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading JOHN LEE'S FATHER A week after his latest recorded ride with Grace, John Lee visited Siward's Cross, to find his grandmother in a black and savage temper.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading JOHN LEE'S FATHER A week after his latest recorded ride with Grace, John Lee visited Siward's Cross, to find his grandmother in a black and savage temper.
with resolute determination
From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
Government'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənts/
possessive form of “government” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading But an unknown spy had taken the Government's money, and was richer by twenty guineas, while Lovey went poorer every way.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading JOHN LEE'S FATHER A week after his latest recorded ride with Grace, John Lee visited Siward's Cross, to find his grandmother in a black and savage temper.
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading JOHN LEE'S FATHER A week after his latest recorded ride with Grace, John Lee visited Siward's Cross, to find his grandmother in a black and savage temper.
guineasnounUS /ˈɡɪniz/
plural of “guinea” — a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
From this reading But an unknown spy had taken the Government's money, and was richer by twenty guineas, while Lovey went poorer every way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JOHN LEE'S FATHER A week after his latest recorded ride with Grace, John Lee visited Siward's Cross, to find his grandmother in a black and savage temper.
How
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From this reading How to regain the confidence of the prisoners was the problem before her, and she had not solved it on a day when John Lee came to her cabin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JOHN LEE'S FATHER A week after his latest recorded ride with Grace, John Lee visited Siward's Cross, to find his grandmother in a black and savage temper.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading This woman was quite innocent; yet now, indeed, her sole regret centred in the fact that she had not betrayed them.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading This woman was quite innocent; yet now, indeed, her sole regret centred in the fact that she had not betrayed them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN LEE'S FATHER A week after his latest recorded ride with Grace, John Lee visited Siward's Cross, to find his grandmother in a black and savage temper.
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 Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading JOHN LEE'S FATHER A week after his latest recorded ride with Grace, John Lee visited Siward's Cross, to find his grandmother in a black and savage temper.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading JOHN LEE'S FATHER A week after his latest recorded ride with Grace, John Lee visited Siward's Cross, to find his grandmother in a black and savage temper.
LEE'SnounUS /liːz/
possessive form of “lee” — United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading JOHN LEE'S FATHER A week after his latest recorded ride with Grace, John Lee visited Siward's Cross, to find his grandmother in a black and savage temper.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
Lovey
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From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading How to regain the confidence of the prisoners was the problem before her, and she had not solved it on a day when John Lee came to her cabin.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
pooreradjectiveUS /ˈpuːrər/
comparative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But an unknown spy had taken the Government's money, and was richer by twenty guineas, while Lovey went poorer every way.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading How to regain the confidence of the prisoners was the problem before her, and she had not solved it on a day when John Lee came to her cabin.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading How to regain the confidence of the prisoners was the problem before her, and she had not solved it on a day when John Lee came to her cabin.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading This woman was quite innocent; yet now, indeed, her sole regret centred in the fact that she had not betrayed them.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading JOHN LEE'S FATHER A week after his latest recorded ride with Grace, John Lee visited Siward's Cross, to find his grandmother in a black and savage temper.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading How to regain the confidence of the prisoners was the problem before her, and she had not solved it on a day when John Lee came to her cabin.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading This woman was quite innocent; yet now, indeed, her sole regret centred in the fact that she had not betrayed them.
richeradjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃər/
comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading But an unknown spy had taken the Government's money, and was richer by twenty guineas, while Lovey went poorer every way.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading JOHN LEE'S FATHER A week after his latest recorded ride with Grace, John Lee visited Siward's Cross, to find his grandmother in a black and savage temper.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading JOHN LEE'S FATHER A week after his latest recorded ride with Grace, John Lee visited Siward's Cross, to find his grandmother in a black and savage temper.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
Siward's
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From this reading JOHN LEE'S FATHER A week after his latest recorded ride with Grace, John Lee visited Siward's Cross, to find his grandmother in a black and savage temper.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading This woman was quite innocent; yet now, indeed, her sole regret centred in the fact that she had not betrayed them.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading How to regain the confidence of the prisoners was the problem before her, and she had not solved it on a day when John Lee came to her cabin.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading But an unknown spy had taken the Government's money, and was richer by twenty guineas, while Lovey went poorer every way.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading But an unknown spy had taken the Government's money, and was richer by twenty guineas, while Lovey went poorer every way.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading JOHN LEE'S FATHER A week after his latest recorded ride with Grace, John Lee visited Siward's Cross, to find his grandmother in a black and savage temper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This woman was quite innocent; yet now, indeed, her sole regret centred in the fact that she had not betrayed them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This woman was quite innocent; yet now, indeed, her sole regret centred in the fact that she had not betrayed them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JOHN LEE'S FATHER A week after his latest recorded ride with Grace, John Lee visited Siward's Cross, to find his grandmother in a black and savage temper.
traitressnoun
female traitor
From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading But an unknown spy had taken the Government's money, and was richer by twenty guineas, while Lovey went poorer every way.
not known
From this reading But an unknown spy had taken the Government's money, and was richer by twenty guineas, while Lovey went poorer every way.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading JOHN LEE'S FATHER A week after his latest recorded ride with Grace, John Lee visited Siward's Cross, to find his grandmother in a black and savage temper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not only had she lost her money, but all chance of making more, because the Americans now firmly believed that Lovey Lee was the traitress, since she alone, beside the Seven, knew of their project and the time determined for it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But an unknown spy had taken the Government's money, and was richer by twenty guineas, while Lovey went poorer every way.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading JOHN LEE'S FATHER A week after his latest recorded ride with Grace, John Lee visited Siward's Cross, to find his grandmother in a black and savage temper.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But an unknown spy had taken the Government's money, and was richer by twenty guineas, while Lovey went poorer every way.
at the time that
From this reading How to regain the confidence of the prisoners was the problem before her, and she had not solved it on a day when John Lee came to her cabin.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But an unknown spy had taken the Government's money, and was richer by twenty guineas, while Lovey went poorer every way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading JOHN LEE'S FATHER A week after his latest recorded ride with Grace, John Lee visited Siward's Cross, to find his grandmother in a black and savage temper.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading This woman was quite innocent; yet now, indeed, her sole regret centred in the fact that she had not betrayed them.
but in spite of that
From this reading This woman was quite innocent; yet now, indeed, her sole regret centred in the fact that she had not betrayed them.
