Chapter XXI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A year went by after this with a gradual but unmistakable upward advance on the part of Katherine Bush.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading A year went by after this with a gradual but unmistakable upward advance on the part of Katherine Bush.

later than; following

From this reading A year went by after this with a gradual but unmistakable upward advance on the part of Katherine Bush.

(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 All would go well for a while, and then would come a barrier, as it were, which was difficult to climb, and which would baffle her intentions for a week or two, and then she would surmount it, and race onward.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Moments of depression and discouragement came, of course, but her iron will carried her beyond them.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading All would go well for a while, and then would come a barrier, as it were, which was difficult to climb, and which would baffle her intentions for a week or two, and then she would surmount it, and race onward.

be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading All would go well for a while, and then would come a barrier, as it were, which was difficult to climb, and which would baffle her intentions for a week or two, and then she would surmount it, and race onward.

a structure or object that impedes free movement

From this reading All would go well for a while, and then would come a barrier, as it were, which was difficult to climb, and which would baffle her intentions for a week or two, and then she would surmount it, and race onward.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Moments of depression and discouragement came, of course, but her iron will carried her beyond them.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading A year went by after this with a gradual but unmistakable upward advance on the part of Katherine Bush.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A year went by after this with a gradual but unmistakable upward advance on the part of Katherine Bush.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A year went by after this with a gradual but unmistakable upward advance on the part of Katherine Bush.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Moments of depression and discouragement came, of course, but her iron will carried her beyond them.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Moments of depression and discouragement came, of course, but her iron will carried her beyond them.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading All would go well for a while, and then would come a barrier, as it were, which was difficult to climb, and which would baffle her intentions for a week or two, and then she would surmount it, and race onward.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading All would go well for a while, and then would come a barrier, as it were, which was difficult to climb, and which would baffle her intentions for a week or two, and then she would surmount it, and race onward.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Moments of depression and discouragement came, of course, but her iron will carried her beyond them.

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading Moments of depression and discouragement came, of course, but her iron will carried her beyond them.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading All would go well for a while, and then would come a barrier, as it were, which was difficult to climb, and which would baffle her intentions for a week or two, and then she would surmount it, and race onward.

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading Moments of depression and discouragement came, of course, but her iron will carried her beyond them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All would go well for a while, and then would come a barrier, as it were, which was difficult to climb, and which would baffle her intentions for a week or two, and then she would surmount it, and race onward.

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From this reading Her manipulation of Gerard Strobridge was masterly.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading All would go well for a while, and then would come a barrier, as it were, which was difficult to climb, and which would baffle her intentions for a week or two, and then she would surmount it, and race onward.

proceeding in small stages

From this reading A year went by after this with a gradual but unmistakable upward advance on the part of Katherine Bush.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Moments of depression and discouragement came, of course, but her iron will carried her beyond them.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading All would go well for a while, and then would come a barrier, as it were, which was difficult to climb, and which would baffle her intentions for a week or two, and then she would surmount it, and race onward.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Moments of depression and discouragement came, of course, but her iron will carried her beyond them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading All would go well for a while, and then would come a barrier, as it were, which was difficult to climb, and which would baffle her intentions for a week or two, and then she would surmount it, and race onward.

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From this reading A year went by after this with a gradual but unmistakable upward advance on the part of Katherine Bush.

exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage

From this reading Her manipulation of Gerard Strobridge was masterly.

having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

From this reading Her manipulation of Gerard Strobridge was masterly.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Moments of depression and discouragement came, of course, but her iron will carried her beyond them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A year went by after this with a gradual but unmistakable upward advance on the part of Katherine Bush.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A year went by after this with a gradual but unmistakable upward advance on the part of Katherine Bush.

forward in time or order or degree

From this reading All would go well for a while, and then would come a barrier, as it were, which was difficult to climb, and which would baffle her intentions for a week or two, and then she would surmount it, and race onward.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading All would go well for a while, and then would come a barrier, as it were, which was difficult to climb, and which would baffle her intentions for a week or two, and then she would surmount it, and race onward.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A year went by after this with a gradual but unmistakable upward advance on the part of Katherine Bush.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Time passed.

any competition

From this reading All would go well for a while, and then would come a barrier, as it were, which was difficult to climb, and which would baffle her intentions for a week or two, and then she would surmount it, and race onward.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading All would go well for a while, and then would come a barrier, as it were, which was difficult to climb, and which would baffle her intentions for a week or two, and then she would surmount it, and race onward.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Her manipulation of Gerard Strobridge was masterly.

get on top of; deal with successfully

From this reading All would go well for a while, and then would come a barrier, as it were, which was difficult to climb, and which would baffle her intentions for a week or two, and then she would surmount it, and race onward.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A year went by after this with a gradual but unmistakable upward advance on the part of Katherine Bush.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Moments of depression and discouragement came, of course, but her iron will carried her beyond them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading All would go well for a while, and then would come a barrier, as it were, which was difficult to climb, and which would baffle her intentions for a week or two, and then she would surmount it, and race onward.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading A year went by after this with a gradual but unmistakable upward advance on the part of Katherine Bush.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Time passed.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading All would go well for a while, and then would come a barrier, as it were, which was difficult to climb, and which would baffle her intentions for a week or two, and then she would surmount it, and race onward.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading All would go well for a while, and then would come a barrier, as it were, which was difficult to climb, and which would baffle her intentions for a week or two, and then she would surmount it, and race onward.

clearly evident to the mind

From this reading A year went by after this with a gradual but unmistakable upward advance on the part of Katherine Bush.

directed up

From this reading A year went by after this with a gradual but unmistakable upward advance on the part of Katherine Bush.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading All would go well for a while, and then would come a barrier, as it were, which was difficult to climb, and which would baffle her intentions for a week or two, and then she would surmount it, and race onward.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading All would go well for a while, and then would come a barrier, as it were, which was difficult to climb, and which would baffle her intentions for a week or two, and then she would surmount it, and race onward.

(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 All would go well for a while, and then would come a barrier, as it were, which was difficult to climb, and which would baffle her intentions for a week or two, and then she would surmount it, and race onward.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A year went by after this with a gradual but unmistakable upward advance on the part of Katherine Bush.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading All would go well for a while, and then would come a barrier, as it were, which was difficult to climb, and which would baffle her intentions for a week or two, and then she would surmount it, and race onward.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading All would go well for a while, and then would come a barrier, as it were, which was difficult to climb, and which would baffle her intentions for a week or two, and then she would surmount it, and race onward.

during the time that

From this reading All would go well for a while, and then would come a barrier, as it were, which was difficult to climb, and which would baffle her intentions for a week or two, and then she would surmount it, and race onward.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Moments of depression and discouragement came, of course, but her iron will carried her beyond them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A year went by after this with a gradual but unmistakable upward advance on the part of Katherine Bush.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading All would go well for a while, and then would come a barrier, as it were, which was difficult to climb, and which would baffle her intentions for a week or two, and then she would surmount it, and race onward.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading A year went by after this with a gradual but unmistakable upward advance on the part of Katherine Bush.