used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading "My intervention has come too late, alas!" said Mr. Lorimer.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
Avery
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From this reading Which remark was received by Avery in bitter silence.
Avery's
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From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She had no further fear of being deprived of the child.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Which remark was received by Avery in bitter silence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Which remark was received by Avery in bitter silence.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
a young person of either sex
From this reading She had no further fear of being deprived of the child.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "My intervention has come too late, alas!" said Mr. Lorimer.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading She had no further fear of being deprived of the child.
psychological suffering
From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
divisible by two
From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She had no further fear of being deprived of the child.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading She had no further fear of being deprived of the child.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE GAME Jeanie rallied.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My intervention has come too late, alas!" said Mr. Lorimer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Which remark was received by Avery in bitter silence.
interventionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈvenʃən/
the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
From this reading "My intervention has come too late, alas!" said Mr. Lorimer.
Jeanie
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From this reading THE GAME Jeanie rallied.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "My intervention has come too late, alas!" said Mr. Lorimer.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
for more time
From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
Lorimer
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From this reading "My intervention has come too late, alas!" said Mr. Lorimer.
subject to death
From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "My intervention has come too late, alas!" said Mr. Lorimer.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My intervention has come too late, alas!" said Mr. Lorimer.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
not any; not one
From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had no further fear of being deprived of the child.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
ralliedverbUS /ˈrælid/
inflected form of “rally” — gather
From this reading THE GAME Jeanie rallied.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Which remark was received by Avery in bitter silence.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Which remark was received by Avery in bitter silence.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My intervention has come too late, alas!" said Mr. Lorimer.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Which remark was received by Avery in bitter silence.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GAME Jeanie rallied.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As though to comfort Avery's distress, she came back for a little space; but no one--not even her father--could doubt any longer that the poor little mortal life had nearly run out.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "My intervention has come too late, alas!" said Mr. Lorimer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Which remark was received by Avery in bitter silence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Which remark was received by Avery in bitter silence.
