used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Grace Conner is a type common to every village, town and city in the land, the saddest of all sad creatures--a good girl with a bad reputation.
(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 THE WORK OF THE ALLY "In the little room that looked out upon the Monument and the garden, Dan--all unknowing--slept.
all-powerfuladjective
having unlimited power
From this reading Her reputation Grace owed first to her father's misdeeds, for which the girl could in no way be to blame, and second, to the all-powerful Ally, without whom the making of any reputation, good or bad, is impossible.
ALLYnounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading THE WORK OF THE ALLY "In the little room that looked out upon the Monument and the garden, Dan--all unknowing--slept.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WORK OF THE ALLY "In the little room that looked out upon the Monument and the garden, Dan--all unknowing--slept.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Her reputation Grace owed first to her father's misdeeds, for which the girl could in no way be to blame, and second, to the all-powerful Ally, without whom the making of any reputation, good or bad, is impossible.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Grace Conner is a type common to every village, town and city in the land, the saddest of all sad creatures--a good girl with a bad reputation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her reputation Grace owed first to her father's misdeeds, for which the girl could in no way be to blame, and second, to the all-powerful Ally, without whom the making of any reputation, good or bad, is impossible.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading Her reputation Grace owed first to her father's misdeeds, for which the girl could in no way be to blame, and second, to the all-powerful Ally, without whom the making of any reputation, good or bad, is impossible.
broodedverbUS /ˈbruːdɪd/
past form of “brood” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading And over all brooded the spirit that lives in Corinth--the Ally--that dread, mysterious thing that never sleeps."
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Grace Conner is a type common to every village, town and city in the land, the saddest of all sad creatures--a good girl with a bad reputation.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Grace Conner is a type common to every village, town and city in the land, the saddest of all sad creatures--a good girl with a bad reputation.
Conner
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From this reading Grace Conner is a type common to every village, town and city in the land, the saddest of all sad creatures--a good girl with a bad reputation.
CorinthnounUS /ˈkɔːrənθ/
the modern Greek port near the site of the ancient city that was second only to Athens
From this reading And over all brooded the spirit that lives in Corinth--the Ally--that dread, mysterious thing that never sleeps."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her reputation Grace owed first to her father's misdeeds, for which the girl could in no way be to blame, and second, to the all-powerful Ally, without whom the making of any reputation, good or bad, is impossible.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Grace Conner is a type common to every village, town and city in the land, the saddest of all sad creatures--a good girl with a bad reputation.
Dan
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From this reading THE WORK OF THE ALLY "In the little room that looked out upon the Monument and the garden, Dan--all unknowing--slept.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The Doctor knew the girl well.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading And over all brooded the spirit that lives in Corinth--the Ally--that dread, mysterious thing that never sleeps."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Grace Conner is a type common to every village, town and city in the land, the saddest of all sad creatures--a good girl with a bad reputation.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her reputation Grace owed first to her father's misdeeds, for which the girl could in no way be to blame, and second, to the all-powerful Ally, without whom the making of any reputation, good or bad, is impossible.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Her reputation Grace owed first to her father's misdeeds, for which the girl could in no way be to blame, and second, to the all-powerful Ally, without whom the making of any reputation, good or bad, is impossible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her reputation Grace owed first to her father's misdeeds, for which the girl could in no way be to blame, and second, to the all-powerful Ally, without whom the making of any reputation, good or bad, is impossible.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading THE WORK OF THE ALLY "In the little room that looked out upon the Monument and the garden, Dan--all unknowing--slept.
a young female
From this reading Grace Conner is a type common to every village, town and city in the land, the saddest of all sad creatures--a good girl with a bad reputation.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Grace Conner is a type common to every village, town and city in the land, the saddest of all sad creatures--a good girl with a bad reputation.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grace Conner is a type common to every village, town and city in the land, the saddest of all sad creatures--a good girl with a bad reputation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her reputation Grace owed first to her father's misdeeds, for which the girl could in no way be to blame, and second, to the all-powerful Ally, without whom the making of any reputation, good or bad, is impossible.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Her reputation Grace owed first to her father's misdeeds, for which the girl could in no way be to blame, and second, to the all-powerful Ally, without whom the making of any reputation, good or bad, is impossible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WORK OF THE ALLY "In the little room that looked out upon the Monument and the garden, Dan--all unknowing--slept.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Grace Conner is a type common to every village, town and city in the land, the saddest of all sad creatures--a good girl with a bad reputation.
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 The Doctor knew the girl well.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Grace Conner is a type common to every village, town and city in the land, the saddest of all sad creatures--a good girl with a bad reputation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE WORK OF THE ALLY "In the little room that looked out upon the Monument and the garden, Dan--all unknowing--slept.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And over all brooded the spirit that lives in Corinth--the Ally--that dread, mysterious thing that never sleeps."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE WORK OF THE ALLY "In the little room that looked out upon the Monument and the garden, Dan--all unknowing--slept.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Her reputation Grace owed first to her father's misdeeds, for which the girl could in no way be to blame, and second, to the all-powerful Ally, without whom the making of any reputation, good or bad, is impossible.
misdeedsnounUS /mɪsˈdiːdz/
plural of “misdeed” — improper or wicked or immoral behavior
From this reading Her reputation Grace owed first to her father's misdeeds, for which the girl could in no way be to blame, and second, to the all-powerful Ally, without whom the making of any reputation, good or bad, is impossible.
MonumentnounUS /ˈmɑːnjuːmənt/
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading THE WORK OF THE ALLY "In the little room that looked out upon the Monument and the garden, Dan--all unknowing--slept.
of an obscure nature
From this reading And over all brooded the spirit that lives in Corinth--the Ally--that dread, mysterious thing that never sleeps."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading And over all brooded the spirit that lives in Corinth--the Ally--that dread, mysterious thing that never sleeps."
not any; not one
From this reading Her reputation Grace owed first to her father's misdeeds, for which the girl could in no way be to blame, and second, to the all-powerful Ally, without whom the making of any reputation, good or bad, is impossible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WORK OF THE ALLY "In the little room that looked out upon the Monument and the garden, Dan--all unknowing--slept.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Her reputation Grace owed first to her father's misdeeds, for which the girl could in no way be to blame, and second, to the all-powerful Ally, without whom the making of any reputation, good or bad, is impossible.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE WORK OF THE ALLY "In the little room that looked out upon the Monument and the garden, Dan--all unknowing--slept.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And over all brooded the spirit that lives in Corinth--the Ally--that dread, mysterious thing that never sleeps."
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading Her reputation Grace owed first to her father's misdeeds, for which the girl could in no way be to blame, and second, to the all-powerful Ally, without whom the making of any reputation, good or bad, is impossible.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Grace Conner is a type common to every village, town and city in the land, the saddest of all sad creatures--a good girl with a bad reputation.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE WORK OF THE ALLY "In the little room that looked out upon the Monument and the garden, Dan--all unknowing--slept.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Grace Conner is a type common to every village, town and city in the land, the saddest of all sad creatures--a good girl with a bad reputation.
saddestadjectiveUS /ˈsædəst/
superlative of “sad” — experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Grace Conner is a type common to every village, town and city in the land, the saddest of all sad creatures--a good girl with a bad reputation.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Her reputation Grace owed first to her father's misdeeds, for which the girl could in no way be to blame, and second, to the all-powerful Ally, without whom the making of any reputation, good or bad, is impossible.
sleepsnounUS /sliːps/
plural of “sleep” — a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading And over all brooded the spirit that lives in Corinth--the Ally--that dread, mysterious thing that never sleeps."
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading THE WORK OF THE ALLY "In the little room that looked out upon the Monument and the garden, Dan--all unknowing--slept.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading And over all brooded the spirit that lives in Corinth--the Ally--that dread, mysterious thing that never sleeps."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE WORK OF THE ALLY "In the little room that looked out upon the Monument and the garden, Dan--all unknowing--slept.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WORK OF THE ALLY "In the little room that looked out upon the Monument and the garden, Dan--all unknowing--slept.
a special situation
From this reading And over all brooded the spirit that lives in Corinth--the Ally--that dread, mysterious thing that never sleeps."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Grace Conner is a type common to every village, town and city in the land, the saddest of all sad creatures--a good girl with a bad reputation.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Grace Conner is a type common to every village, town and city in the land, the saddest of all sad creatures--a good girl with a bad reputation.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Grace Conner is a type common to every village, town and city in the land, the saddest of all sad creatures--a good girl with a bad reputation.
unknowingnounUS /ənˈnoʊɪŋ/
ignorance (especially of orthodox beliefs)
From this reading THE WORK OF THE ALLY "In the little room that looked out upon the Monument and the garden, Dan--all unknowing--slept.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE WORK OF THE ALLY "In the little room that looked out upon the Monument and the garden, Dan--all unknowing--slept.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Grace Conner is a type common to every village, town and city in the land, the saddest of all sad creatures--a good girl with a bad reputation.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her reputation Grace owed first to her father's misdeeds, for which the girl could in no way be to blame, and second, to the all-powerful Ally, without whom the making of any reputation, good or bad, is impossible.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The Doctor knew the girl well.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her reputation Grace owed first to her father's misdeeds, for which the girl could in no way be to blame, and second, to the all-powerful Ally, without whom the making of any reputation, good or bad, is impossible.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her reputation Grace owed first to her father's misdeeds, for which the girl could in no way be to blame, and second, to the all-powerful Ally, without whom the making of any reputation, good or bad, is impossible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Grace Conner is a type common to every village, town and city in the land, the saddest of all sad creatures--a good girl with a bad reputation.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Her reputation Grace owed first to her father's misdeeds, for which the girl could in no way be to blame, and second, to the all-powerful Ally, without whom the making of any reputation, good or bad, is impossible.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE WORK OF THE ALLY "In the little room that looked out upon the Monument and the garden, Dan--all unknowing--slept.
