used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DUEL TO THE DEATH Meanwhile Aline had been having a very unhappy time.
AlineverbUS /əˈlaɪn/
place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
From this reading A DUEL TO THE DEATH Meanwhile Aline had been having a very unhappy time.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It did enable Aline to get some nourishment, although she only had bread and water for the rest of the time, and it did make a slight break in the day, for she dared not use the secret stair except when every one was in bed, for fear of any one coming to her room and finding that she was not there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Master Mowbray, strong as his Catholic sympathies were, not only resented the interference of the priests in his house, but was concerned at seeing the child look so starved and ill, and therefore he had insisted on this much.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It did enable Aline to get some nourishment, although she only had bread and water for the rest of the time, and it did make a slight break in the day, for she dared not use the secret stair except when every one was in bed, for fear of any one coming to her room and finding that she was not there.
any thing at all
From this reading But the meals were anything but a pleasure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Master Mowbray, strong as his Catholic sympathies were, not only resented the interference of the priests in his house, but was concerned at seeing the child look so starved and ill, and therefore he had insisted on this much.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Master Mowbray, strong as his Catholic sympathies were, not only resented the interference of the priests in his house, but was concerned at seeing the child look so starved and ill, and therefore he had insisted on this much.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading It did enable Aline to get some nourishment, although she only had bread and water for the rest of the time, and it did make a slight break in the day, for she dared not use the secret stair except when every one was in bed, for fear of any one coming to her room and finding that she was not there.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A DUEL TO THE DEATH Meanwhile Aline had been having a very unhappy time.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading It did enable Aline to get some nourishment, although she only had bread and water for the rest of the time, and it did make a slight break in the day, for she dared not use the secret stair except when every one was in bed, for fear of any one coming to her room and finding that she was not there.
terminate
From this reading It did enable Aline to get some nourishment, although she only had bread and water for the rest of the time, and it did make a slight break in the day, for she dared not use the secret stair except when every one was in bed, for fear of any one coming to her room and finding that she was not there.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was practically confined to her room the whole day long, but she did come down for the mid-day meal.
CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading Master Mowbray, strong as his Catholic sympathies were, not only resented the interference of the priests in his house, but was concerned at seeing the child look so starved and ill, and therefore he had insisted on this much.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Master Mowbray, strong as his Catholic sympathies were, not only resented the interference of the priests in his house, but was concerned at seeing the child look so starved and ill, and therefore he had insisted on this much.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She was practically confined to her room the whole day long, but she did come down for the mid-day meal.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading It did enable Aline to get some nourishment, although she only had bread and water for the rest of the time, and it did make a slight break in the day, for she dared not use the secret stair except when every one was in bed, for fear of any one coming to her room and finding that she was not there.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Master Mowbray, strong as his Catholic sympathies were, not only resented the interference of the priests in his house, but was concerned at seeing the child look so starved and ill, and therefore he had insisted on this much.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading She was practically confined to her room the whole day long, but she did come down for the mid-day meal.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading It did enable Aline to get some nourishment, although she only had bread and water for the rest of the time, and it did make a slight break in the day, for she dared not use the secret stair except when every one was in bed, for fear of any one coming to her room and finding that she was not there.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She was practically confined to her room the whole day long, but she did come down for the mid-day meal.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading A DUEL TO THE DEATH Meanwhile Aline had been having a very unhappy time.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was practically confined to her room the whole day long, but she did come down for the mid-day meal.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She was practically confined to her room the whole day long, but she did come down for the mid-day meal.
DUELnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading A DUEL TO THE DEATH Meanwhile Aline had been having a very unhappy time.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading It did enable Aline to get some nourishment, although she only had bread and water for the rest of the time, and it did make a slight break in the day, for she dared not use the secret stair except when every one was in bed, for fear of any one coming to her room and finding that she was not there.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It did enable Aline to get some nourishment, although she only had bread and water for the rest of the time, and it did make a slight break in the day, for she dared not use the secret stair except when every one was in bed, for fear of any one coming to her room and finding that she was not there.
apart from; not including
From this reading It did enable Aline to get some nourishment, although she only had bread and water for the rest of the time, and it did make a slight break in the day, for she dared not use the secret stair except when every one was in bed, for fear of any one coming to her room and finding that she was not there.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It did enable Aline to get some nourishment, although she only had bread and water for the rest of the time, and it did make a slight break in the day, for she dared not use the secret stair except when every one was in bed, for fear of any one coming to her room and finding that she was not there.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading It did enable Aline to get some nourishment, although she only had bread and water for the rest of the time, and it did make a slight break in the day, for she dared not use the secret stair except when every one was in bed, for fear of any one coming to her room and finding that she was not there.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was practically confined to her room the whole day long, but she did come down for the mid-day meal.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It did enable Aline to get some nourishment, although she only had bread and water for the rest of the time, and it did make a slight break in the day, for she dared not use the secret stair except when every one was in bed, for fear of any one coming to her room and finding that she was not there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A DUEL TO THE DEATH Meanwhile Aline had been having a very unhappy time.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A DUEL TO THE DEATH Meanwhile Aline had been having a very unhappy time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Master Mowbray, strong as his Catholic sympathies were, not only resented the interference of the priests in his house, but was concerned at seeing the child look so starved and ill, and therefore he had insisted on this much.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was practically confined to her room the whole day long, but she did come down for the mid-day meal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Master Mowbray, strong as his Catholic sympathies were, not only resented the interference of the priests in his house, but was concerned at seeing the child look so starved and ill, and therefore he had insisted on this much.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Master Mowbray, strong as his Catholic sympathies were, not only resented the interference of the priests in his house, but was concerned at seeing the child look so starved and ill, and therefore he had insisted on this much.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Master Mowbray, strong as his Catholic sympathies were, not only resented the interference of the priests in his house, but was concerned at seeing the child look so starved and ill, and therefore he had insisted on this much.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Master Mowbray, strong as his Catholic sympathies were, not only resented the interference of the priests in his house, but was concerned at seeing the child look so starved and ill, and therefore he had insisted on this much.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Master Mowbray, strong as his Catholic sympathies were, not only resented the interference of the priests in his house, but was concerned at seeing the child look so starved and ill, and therefore he had insisted on this much.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading Master Mowbray, strong as his Catholic sympathies were, not only resented the interference of the priests in his house, but was concerned at seeing the child look so starved and ill, and therefore he had insisted on this much.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It did enable Aline to get some nourishment, although she only had bread and water for the rest of the time, and it did make a slight break in the day, for she dared not use the secret stair except when every one was in bed, for fear of any one coming to her room and finding that she was not there.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She was practically confined to her room the whole day long, but she did come down for the mid-day meal.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Master Mowbray, strong as his Catholic sympathies were, not only resented the interference of the priests in his house, but was concerned at seeing the child look so starved and ill, and therefore he had insisted on this much.
engage in
From this reading It did enable Aline to get some nourishment, although she only had bread and water for the rest of the time, and it did make a slight break in the day, for she dared not use the secret stair except when every one was in bed, for fear of any one coming to her room and finding that she was not there.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Master Mowbray, strong as his Catholic sympathies were, not only resented the interference of the priests in his house, but was concerned at seeing the child look so starved and ill, and therefore he had insisted on this much.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading She was practically confined to her room the whole day long, but she did come down for the mid-day meal.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading But the meals were anything but a pleasure.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading A DUEL TO THE DEATH Meanwhile Aline had been having a very unhappy time.
mid-day
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From this reading She was practically confined to her room the whole day long, but she did come down for the mid-day meal.
Mowbray
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From this reading Master Mowbray, strong as his Catholic sympathies were, not only resented the interference of the priests in his house, but was concerned at seeing the child look so starved and ill, and therefore he had insisted on this much.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Master Mowbray, strong as his Catholic sympathies were, not only resented the interference of the priests in his house, but was concerned at seeing the child look so starved and ill, and therefore he had insisted on this much.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Master Mowbray, strong as his Catholic sympathies were, not only resented the interference of the priests in his house, but was concerned at seeing the child look so starved and ill, and therefore he had insisted on this much.
nourishmentnounUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃmənt/
a source of materials to nourish the body
From this reading It did enable Aline to get some nourishment, although she only had bread and water for the rest of the time, and it did make a slight break in the day, for she dared not use the secret stair except when every one was in bed, for fear of any one coming to her room and finding that she was not there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Master Mowbray, strong as his Catholic sympathies were, not only resented the interference of the priests in his house, but was concerned at seeing the child look so starved and ill, and therefore he had insisted on this much.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Master Mowbray, strong as his Catholic sympathies were, not only resented the interference of the priests in his house, but was concerned at seeing the child look so starved and ill, and therefore he had insisted on this much.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It did enable Aline to get some nourishment, although she only had bread and water for the rest of the time, and it did make a slight break in the day, for she dared not use the secret stair except when every one was in bed, for fear of any one coming to her room and finding that she was not there.
and nothing more
From this reading Master Mowbray, strong as his Catholic sympathies were, not only resented the interference of the priests in his house, but was concerned at seeing the child look so starved and ill, and therefore he had insisted on this much.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading But the meals were anything but a pleasure.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading She was practically confined to her room the whole day long, but she did come down for the mid-day meal.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Master Mowbray, strong as his Catholic sympathies were, not only resented the interference of the priests in his house, but was concerned at seeing the child look so starved and ill, and therefore he had insisted on this much.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading Master Mowbray, strong as his Catholic sympathies were, not only resented the interference of the priests in his house, but was concerned at seeing the child look so starved and ill, and therefore he had insisted on this much.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It did enable Aline to get some nourishment, although she only had bread and water for the rest of the time, and it did make a slight break in the day, for she dared not use the secret stair except when every one was in bed, for fear of any one coming to her room and finding that she was not there.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She was practically confined to her room the whole day long, but she did come down for the mid-day meal.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading It did enable Aline to get some nourishment, although she only had bread and water for the rest of the time, and it did make a slight break in the day, for she dared not use the secret stair except when every one was in bed, for fear of any one coming to her room and finding that she was not there.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Master Mowbray, strong as his Catholic sympathies were, not only resented the interference of the priests in his house, but was concerned at seeing the child look so starved and ill, and therefore he had insisted on this much.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was practically confined to her room the whole day long, but she did come down for the mid-day meal.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading It did enable Aline to get some nourishment, although she only had bread and water for the rest of the time, and it did make a slight break in the day, for she dared not use the secret stair except when every one was in bed, for fear of any one coming to her room and finding that she was not there.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Master Mowbray, strong as his Catholic sympathies were, not only resented the interference of the priests in his house, but was concerned at seeing the child look so starved and ill, and therefore he had insisted on this much.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It did enable Aline to get some nourishment, although she only had bread and water for the rest of the time, and it did make a slight break in the day, for she dared not use the secret stair except when every one was in bed, for fear of any one coming to her room and finding that she was not there.
stairnounUS /ster/
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
From this reading It did enable Aline to get some nourishment, although she only had bread and water for the rest of the time, and it did make a slight break in the day, for she dared not use the secret stair except when every one was in bed, for fear of any one coming to her room and finding that she was not there.
starvedadjectiveUS /stɑːrvd/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading Master Mowbray, strong as his Catholic sympathies were, not only resented the interference of the priests in his house, but was concerned at seeing the child look so starved and ill, and therefore he had insisted on this much.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Master Mowbray, strong as his Catholic sympathies were, not only resented the interference of the priests in his house, but was concerned at seeing the child look so starved and ill, and therefore he had insisted on this much.
sympathiesnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθiz/
plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Master Mowbray, strong as his Catholic sympathies were, not only resented the interference of the priests in his house, but was concerned at seeing the child look so starved and ill, and therefore he had insisted on this much.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It did enable Aline to get some nourishment, although she only had bread and water for the rest of the time, and it did make a slight break in the day, for she dared not use the secret stair except when every one was in bed, for fear of any one coming to her room and finding that she was not there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DUEL TO THE DEATH Meanwhile Aline had been having a very unhappy time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It did enable Aline to get some nourishment, although she only had bread and water for the rest of the time, and it did make a slight break in the day, for she dared not use the secret stair except when every one was in bed, for fear of any one coming to her room and finding that she was not there.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Master Mowbray, strong as his Catholic sympathies were, not only resented the interference of the priests in his house, but was concerned at seeing the child look so starved and ill, and therefore he had insisted on this much.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Master Mowbray, strong as his Catholic sympathies were, not only resented the interference of the priests in his house, but was concerned at seeing the child look so starved and ill, and therefore he had insisted on this much.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A DUEL TO THE DEATH Meanwhile Aline had been having a very unhappy time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DUEL TO THE DEATH Meanwhile Aline had been having a very unhappy time.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading A DUEL TO THE DEATH Meanwhile Aline had been having a very unhappy time.
the act of using
From this reading It did enable Aline to get some nourishment, although she only had bread and water for the rest of the time, and it did make a slight break in the day, for she dared not use the secret stair except when every one was in bed, for fear of any one coming to her room and finding that she was not there.
precisely as stated
From this reading A DUEL TO THE DEATH Meanwhile Aline had been having a very unhappy time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was practically confined to her room the whole day long, but she did come down for the mid-day meal.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading It did enable Aline to get some nourishment, although she only had bread and water for the rest of the time, and it did make a slight break in the day, for she dared not use the secret stair except when every one was in bed, for fear of any one coming to her room and finding that she was not there.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Master Mowbray, strong as his Catholic sympathies were, not only resented the interference of the priests in his house, but was concerned at seeing the child look so starved and ill, and therefore he had insisted on this much.
at the time that
From this reading It did enable Aline to get some nourishment, although she only had bread and water for the rest of the time, and it did make a slight break in the day, for she dared not use the secret stair except when every one was in bed, for fear of any one coming to her room and finding that she was not there.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading She was practically confined to her room the whole day long, but she did come down for the mid-day meal.
