used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beth was a fine instrument, sensitive to a touch, and, considering the way she was handled, it would have been a wonder if discordant effects had not been constantly produced upon her.
(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 Exactly which would predominate depended upon the influences of these early years; and almost all the influences she came under were haphazard.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Exactly which would predominate depended upon the influences of these early years; and almost all the influences she came under were haphazard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Beth was a fine instrument, sensitive to a touch, and, considering the way she was handled, it would have been a wonder if discordant effects had not been constantly produced upon her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Beth was a fine instrument, sensitive to a touch, and, considering the way she was handled, it would have been a wonder if discordant effects had not been constantly produced upon her.
BethnounUS /beθ/
the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading Beth was a fine instrument, sensitive to a touch, and, considering the way she was handled, it would have been a wonder if discordant effects had not been constantly produced upon her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Exactly which would predominate depended upon the influences of these early years; and almost all the influences she came under were haphazard.
conceivableadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːvəbəl/
capable of being imagined
From this reading It is probable that every conceivable impulse was latent in her, every possibility of good or evil.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Beth was a fine instrument, sensitive to a touch, and, considering the way she was handled, it would have been a wonder if discordant effects had not been constantly produced upon her.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Beth was a fine instrument, sensitive to a touch, and, considering the way she was handled, it would have been a wonder if discordant effects had not been constantly produced upon her.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Exactly which would predominate depended upon the influences of these early years; and almost all the influences she came under were haphazard.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading There was no intelligent direction of her thoughts, no systematic training to form good habits.
discordantadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɔːrdənt/
not in agreement or harmony
From this reading Beth was a fine instrument, sensitive to a touch, and, considering the way she was handled, it would have been a wonder if discordant effects had not been constantly produced upon her.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Exactly which would predominate depended upon the influences of these early years; and almost all the influences she came under were haphazard.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Beth was a fine instrument, sensitive to a touch, and, considering the way she was handled, it would have been a wonder if discordant effects had not been constantly produced upon her.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It is probable that every conceivable impulse was latent in her, every possibility of good or evil.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading It is probable that every conceivable impulse was latent in her, every possibility of good or evil.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Exactly which would predominate depended upon the influences of these early years; and almost all the influences she came under were haphazard.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Beth was a fine instrument, sensitive to a touch, and, considering the way she was handled, it would have been a wonder if discordant effects had not been constantly produced upon her.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading There was no intelligent direction of her thoughts, no systematic training to form good habits.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It is probable that every conceivable impulse was latent in her, every possibility of good or evil.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading There was no intelligent direction of her thoughts, no systematic training to form good habits.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Beth was a fine instrument, sensitive to a touch, and, considering the way she was handled, it would have been a wonder if discordant effects had not been constantly produced upon her.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading Beth was a fine instrument, sensitive to a touch, and, considering the way she was handled, it would have been a wonder if discordant effects had not been constantly produced upon her.
haphazardadjectiveUS /hæpˈhæzərd/
dependent upon or characterized by chance
From this reading Exactly which would predominate depended upon the influences of these early years; and almost all the influences she came under were haphazard.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Beth was a fine instrument, sensitive to a touch, and, considering the way she was handled, it would have been a wonder if discordant effects had not been constantly produced upon her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Beth was a fine instrument, sensitive to a touch, and, considering the way she was handled, it would have been a wonder if discordant effects had not been constantly produced upon her.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Hers was a nature with a wide range.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Beth was a fine instrument, sensitive to a touch, and, considering the way she was handled, it would have been a wonder if discordant effects had not been constantly produced upon her.
an instinctive motive
From this reading It is probable that every conceivable impulse was latent in her, every possibility of good or evil.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is probable that every conceivable impulse was latent in her, every possibility of good or evil.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Exactly which would predominate depended upon the influences of these early years; and almost all the influences she came under were haphazard.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Beth was a fine instrument, sensitive to a touch, and, considering the way she was handled, it would have been a wonder if discordant effects had not been constantly produced upon her.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading There was no intelligent direction of her thoughts, no systematic training to form good habits.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is probable that every conceivable impulse was latent in her, every possibility of good or evil.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Beth was a fine instrument, sensitive to a touch, and, considering the way she was handled, it would have been a wonder if discordant effects had not been constantly produced upon her.
latentadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtənt/
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
From this reading It is probable that every conceivable impulse was latent in her, every possibility of good or evil.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Hers was a nature with a wide range.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no intelligent direction of her thoughts, no systematic training to form good habits.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Beth was a fine instrument, sensitive to a touch, and, considering the way she was handled, it would have been a wonder if discordant effects had not been constantly produced upon her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is probable that every conceivable impulse was latent in her, every possibility of good or evil.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is probable that every conceivable impulse was latent in her, every possibility of good or evil.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading It is probable that every conceivable impulse was latent in her, every possibility of good or evil.
predominateverbUS /prɪˈdɑːməneɪt/
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading Exactly which would predominate depended upon the influences of these early years; and almost all the influences she came under were haphazard.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading It is probable that every conceivable impulse was latent in her, every possibility of good or evil.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Beth was a fine instrument, sensitive to a touch, and, considering the way she was handled, it would have been a wonder if discordant effects had not been constantly produced upon her.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Hers was a nature with a wide range.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading Beth was a fine instrument, sensitive to a touch, and, considering the way she was handled, it would have been a wonder if discordant effects had not been constantly produced upon her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beth was a fine instrument, sensitive to a touch, and, considering the way she was handled, it would have been a wonder if discordant effects had not been constantly produced upon her.
systematicadjectiveUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/
characterized by order and planning
From this reading There was no intelligent direction of her thoughts, no systematic training to form good habits.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is probable that every conceivable impulse was latent in her, every possibility of good or evil.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Beth was a fine instrument, sensitive to a touch, and, considering the way she was handled, it would have been a wonder if discordant effects had not been constantly produced upon her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no intelligent direction of her thoughts, no systematic training to form good habits.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Exactly which would predominate depended upon the influences of these early years; and almost all the influences she came under were haphazard.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There was no intelligent direction of her thoughts, no systematic training to form good habits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Beth was a fine instrument, sensitive to a touch, and, considering the way she was handled, it would have been a wonder if discordant effects had not been constantly produced upon her.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Beth was a fine instrument, sensitive to a touch, and, considering the way she was handled, it would have been a wonder if discordant effects had not been constantly produced upon her.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading There was no intelligent direction of her thoughts, no systematic training to form good habits.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Exactly which would predominate depended upon the influences of these early years; and almost all the influences she came under were haphazard.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Beth was a fine instrument, sensitive to a touch, and, considering the way she was handled, it would have been a wonder if discordant effects had not been constantly produced upon her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beth was a fine instrument, sensitive to a touch, and, considering the way she was handled, it would have been a wonder if discordant effects had not been constantly produced upon her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Beth was a fine instrument, sensitive to a touch, and, considering the way she was handled, it would have been a wonder if discordant effects had not been constantly produced upon her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Exactly which would predominate depended upon the influences of these early years; and almost all the influences she came under were haphazard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Exactly which would predominate depended upon the influences of these early years; and almost all the influences she came under were haphazard.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Hers was a nature with a wide range.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hers was a nature with a wide range.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Beth was a fine instrument, sensitive to a touch, and, considering the way she was handled, it would have been a wonder if discordant effects had not been constantly produced upon her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Beth was a fine instrument, sensitive to a touch, and, considering the way she was handled, it would have been a wonder if discordant effects had not been constantly produced upon her.
a late time of life
From this reading Exactly which would predominate depended upon the influences of these early years; and almost all the influences she came under were haphazard.
