used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nora understood perfectly that her brother had been forced to take a stand as a result of this last quarrel with Gertie.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nora understood perfectly that her brother had been forced to take a stand as a result of this last quarrel with Gertie.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of course he would have to make a show, at least, of taking his wife's part.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nora understood perfectly that her brother had been forced to take a stand as a result of this last quarrel with Gertie.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Nora understood perfectly that her brother had been forced to take a stand as a result of this last quarrel with Gertie.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, equally of course, he would understand her position perfectly.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Things certainly could not go on in this way forever.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Things certainly could not go on in this way forever.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course he would have to make a show, at least, of taking his wife's part.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading But, equally of course, he would understand her position perfectly.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Nora understood perfectly that her brother had been forced to take a stand as a result of this last quarrel with Gertie.
for a limitless time
From this reading Things certainly could not go on in this way forever.
Gertie
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From this reading Nora understood perfectly that her brother had been forced to take a stand as a result of this last quarrel with Gertie.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Well, she was glad of it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Things certainly could not go on in this way forever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nora understood perfectly that her brother had been forced to take a stand as a result of this last quarrel with Gertie.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Of course he would have to make a show, at least, of taking his wife's part.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course he would have to make a show, at least, of taking his wife's part.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nora understood perfectly that her brother had been forced to take a stand as a result of this last quarrel with Gertie.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course he would have to make a show, at least, of taking his wife's part.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Things certainly could not go on in this way forever.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Well, she was glad of it.
immediately past
From this reading Nora understood perfectly that her brother had been forced to take a stand as a result of this last quarrel with Gertie.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of course he would have to make a show, at least, of taking his wife's part.
engage in
From this reading Of course he would have to make a show, at least, of taking his wife's part.
Nora
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From this reading Nora understood perfectly that her brother had been forced to take a stand as a result of this last quarrel with Gertie.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Things certainly could not go on in this way forever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nora understood perfectly that her brother had been forced to take a stand as a result of this last quarrel with Gertie.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Things certainly could not go on in this way forever.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Of course he would have to make a show, at least, of taking his wife's part.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Nora understood perfectly that her brother had been forced to take a stand as a result of this last quarrel with Gertie.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading But, equally of course, he would understand her position perfectly.
an angry dispute
From this reading Nora understood perfectly that her brother had been forced to take a stand as a result of this last quarrel with Gertie.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Nora understood perfectly that her brother had been forced to take a stand as a result of this last quarrel with Gertie.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Well, she was glad of it.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Of course he would have to make a show, at least, of taking his wife's part.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Nora understood perfectly that her brother had been forced to take a stand as a result of this last quarrel with Gertie.
carry out
From this reading Nora understood perfectly that her brother had been forced to take a stand as a result of this last quarrel with Gertie.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Of course he would have to make a show, at least, of taking his wife's part.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nora understood perfectly that her brother had been forced to take a stand as a result of this last quarrel with Gertie.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Things certainly could not go on in this way forever.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nora understood perfectly that her brother had been forced to take a stand as a result of this last quarrel with Gertie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nora understood perfectly that her brother had been forced to take a stand as a result of this last quarrel with Gertie.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading But, equally of course, he would understand her position perfectly.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Nora understood perfectly that her brother had been forced to take a stand as a result of this last quarrel with Gertie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Well, she was glad of it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Things certainly could not go on in this way forever.
(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 Well, she was glad of it.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Of course he would have to make a show, at least, of taking his wife's part.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nora understood perfectly that her brother had been forced to take a stand as a result of this last quarrel with Gertie.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Of course he would have to make a show, at least, of taking his wife's part.
