abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Julie was in despair, feeling that the great Pennington Wise was making no headway in his endeavors to free Thorpe, and Benjamin Crane too was beginning to doubt Wise's ability.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Zizi, therefore, felt the brunt of upholding her colleague's reputation for cleverness and success, and now that things were getting so complicated, and Penny Wise so far away, the girl felt her responsibility almost greater than she could bear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The situation, she felt, was too big for her to handle, and the contradictory conclusions forced upon her bewildered her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Public interest in the Blair murder had waned, or at least it was waiting for the trial of McClellan Thorpe, and while the police were ready to listen to any new evidence or theories, none seemed to be forthcoming.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Heart Helper Never during her association with Wise, had Zizi wanted him so much as she did at present.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading The Heart Helper Never during her association with Wise, had Zizi wanted him so much as she did at present.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Heart Helper Never during her association with Wise, had Zizi wanted him so much as she did at present.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Zizi, therefore, felt the brunt of upholding her colleague's reputation for cleverness and success, and now that things were getting so complicated, and Penny Wise so far away, the girl felt her responsibility almost greater than she could bear.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Public interest in the Blair murder had waned, or at least it was waiting for the trial of McClellan Thorpe, and while the police were ready to listen to any new evidence or theories, none seemed to be forthcoming.
have
From this reading Zizi, therefore, felt the brunt of upholding her colleague's reputation for cleverness and success, and now that things were getting so complicated, and Penny Wise so far away, the girl felt her responsibility almost greater than she could bear.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Julie was in despair, feeling that the great Pennington Wise was making no headway in his endeavors to free Thorpe, and Benjamin Crane too was beginning to doubt Wise's ability.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading Julie was in despair, feeling that the great Pennington Wise was making no headway in his endeavors to free Thorpe, and Benjamin Crane too was beginning to doubt Wise's ability.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The situation, she felt, was too big for her to handle, and the contradictory conclusions forced upon her bewildered her.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The situation, she felt, was too big for her to handle, and the contradictory conclusions forced upon her bewildered her.
BlairnounUS /bler/
British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading Public interest in the Blair murder had waned, or at least it was waiting for the trial of McClellan Thorpe, and while the police were ready to listen to any new evidence or theories, none seemed to be forthcoming.
bruntnounUS /brʌnt/
main force of a blow etc
From this reading Zizi, therefore, felt the brunt of upholding her colleague's reputation for cleverness and success, and now that things were getting so complicated, and Penny Wise so far away, the girl felt her responsibility almost greater than she could bear.
clevernessnounUS /ˈklev.ər.nəs/
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading Zizi, therefore, felt the brunt of upholding her colleague's reputation for cleverness and success, and now that things were getting so complicated, and Penny Wise so far away, the girl felt her responsibility almost greater than she could bear.
colleague'snounUS /ˈkɑːliɡz/
possessive form of “colleague” — an associate that one works with
From this reading Zizi, therefore, felt the brunt of upholding her colleague's reputation for cleverness and success, and now that things were getting so complicated, and Penny Wise so far away, the girl felt her responsibility almost greater than she could bear.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading Zizi, therefore, felt the brunt of upholding her colleague's reputation for cleverness and success, and now that things were getting so complicated, and Penny Wise so far away, the girl felt her responsibility almost greater than she could bear.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading The situation, she felt, was too big for her to handle, and the contradictory conclusions forced upon her bewildered her.
contradictoryadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktəri/
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false
From this reading The situation, she felt, was too big for her to handle, and the contradictory conclusions forced upon her bewildered her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Zizi, therefore, felt the brunt of upholding her colleague's reputation for cleverness and success, and now that things were getting so complicated, and Penny Wise so far away, the girl felt her responsibility almost greater than she could bear.
CraneverbUS /kreɪn/
stretch (the neck) so as to see better
From this reading Julie was in despair, feeling that the great Pennington Wise was making no headway in his endeavors to free Thorpe, and Benjamin Crane too was beginning to doubt Wise's ability.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Julie was in despair, feeling that the great Pennington Wise was making no headway in his endeavors to free Thorpe, and Benjamin Crane too was beginning to doubt Wise's ability.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Heart Helper Never during her association with Wise, had Zizi wanted him so much as she did at present.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Julie was in despair, feeling that the great Pennington Wise was making no headway in his endeavors to free Thorpe, and Benjamin Crane too was beginning to doubt Wise's ability.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The Heart Helper Never during her association with Wise, had Zizi wanted him so much as she did at present.
endeavorsnounUS /ɪnˈdevərz/
plural of “endeavor” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Julie was in despair, feeling that the great Pennington Wise was making no headway in his endeavors to free Thorpe, and Benjamin Crane too was beginning to doubt Wise's ability.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Public interest in the Blair murder had waned, or at least it was waiting for the trial of McClellan Thorpe, and while the police were ready to listen to any new evidence or theories, none seemed to be forthcoming.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Zizi, therefore, felt the brunt of upholding her colleague's reputation for cleverness and success, and now that things were getting so complicated, and Penny Wise so far away, the girl felt her responsibility almost greater than she could bear.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Julie was in despair, feeling that the great Pennington Wise was making no headway in his endeavors to free Thorpe, and Benjamin Crane too was beginning to doubt Wise's ability.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The situation, she felt, was too big for her to handle, and the contradictory conclusions forced upon her bewildered her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The situation, she felt, was too big for her to handle, and the contradictory conclusions forced upon her bewildered her.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading The situation, she felt, was too big for her to handle, and the contradictory conclusions forced upon her bewildered her.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading Public interest in the Blair murder had waned, or at least it was waiting for the trial of McClellan Thorpe, and while the police were ready to listen to any new evidence or theories, none seemed to be forthcoming.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Julie was in despair, feeling that the great Pennington Wise was making no headway in his endeavors to free Thorpe, and Benjamin Crane too was beginning to doubt Wise's ability.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Zizi, therefore, felt the brunt of upholding her colleague's reputation for cleverness and success, and now that things were getting so complicated, and Penny Wise so far away, the girl felt her responsibility almost greater than she could bear.
a young female
From this reading Zizi, therefore, felt the brunt of upholding her colleague's reputation for cleverness and success, and now that things were getting so complicated, and Penny Wise so far away, the girl felt her responsibility almost greater than she could bear.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Julie was in despair, feeling that the great Pennington Wise was making no headway in his endeavors to free Thorpe, and Benjamin Crane too was beginning to doubt Wise's ability.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Zizi, therefore, felt the brunt of upholding her colleague's reputation for cleverness and success, and now that things were getting so complicated, and Penny Wise so far away, the girl felt her responsibility almost greater than she could bear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Heart Helper Never during her association with Wise, had Zizi wanted him so much as she did at present.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading The situation, she felt, was too big for her to handle, and the contradictory conclusions forced upon her bewildered her.
headwaynounUS /ˈhedweɪ/
vertical space available to allow easy passage under something
From this reading Julie was in despair, feeling that the great Pennington Wise was making no headway in his endeavors to free Thorpe, and Benjamin Crane too was beginning to doubt Wise's ability.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The Heart Helper Never during her association with Wise, had Zizi wanted him so much as she did at present.
HelpernounUS /ˈhelpər/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The Heart Helper Never during her association with Wise, had Zizi wanted him so much as she did at present.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Heart Helper Never during her association with Wise, had Zizi wanted him so much as she did at present.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Heart Helper Never during her association with Wise, had Zizi wanted him so much as she did at present.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Julie was in despair, feeling that the great Pennington Wise was making no headway in his endeavors to free Thorpe, and Benjamin Crane too was beginning to doubt Wise's ability.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Public interest in the Blair murder had waned, or at least it was waiting for the trial of McClellan Thorpe, and while the police were ready to listen to any new evidence or theories, none seemed to be forthcoming.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Public interest in the Blair murder had waned, or at least it was waiting for the trial of McClellan Thorpe, and while the police were ready to listen to any new evidence or theories, none seemed to be forthcoming.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Public interest in the Blair murder had waned, or at least it was waiting for the trial of McClellan Thorpe, and while the police were ready to listen to any new evidence or theories, none seemed to be forthcoming.
Julie
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From this reading Julie was in despair, feeling that the great Pennington Wise was making no headway in his endeavors to free Thorpe, and Benjamin Crane too was beginning to doubt Wise's ability.
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 Public interest in the Blair murder had waned, or at least it was waiting for the trial of McClellan Thorpe, and while the police were ready to listen to any new evidence or theories, none seemed to be forthcoming.
hear with intention
From this reading Public interest in the Blair murder had waned, or at least it was waiting for the trial of McClellan Thorpe, and while the police were ready to listen to any new evidence or theories, none seemed to be forthcoming.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Julie was in despair, feeling that the great Pennington Wise was making no headway in his endeavors to free Thorpe, and Benjamin Crane too was beginning to doubt Wise's ability.
McClellan
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From this reading Public interest in the Blair murder had waned, or at least it was waiting for the trial of McClellan Thorpe, and while the police were ready to listen to any new evidence or theories, none seemed to be forthcoming.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The Heart Helper Never during her association with Wise, had Zizi wanted him so much as she did at present.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Public interest in the Blair murder had waned, or at least it was waiting for the trial of McClellan Thorpe, and while the police were ready to listen to any new evidence or theories, none seemed to be forthcoming.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The Heart Helper Never during her association with Wise, had Zizi wanted him so much as she did at present.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Public interest in the Blair murder had waned, or at least it was waiting for the trial of McClellan Thorpe, and while the police were ready to listen to any new evidence or theories, none seemed to be forthcoming.
not any; not one
From this reading Julie was in despair, feeling that the great Pennington Wise was making no headway in his endeavors to free Thorpe, and Benjamin Crane too was beginning to doubt Wise's ability.
not one, and not any
From this reading Public interest in the Blair murder had waned, or at least it was waiting for the trial of McClellan Thorpe, and while the police were ready to listen to any new evidence or theories, none seemed to be forthcoming.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Zizi, therefore, felt the brunt of upholding her colleague's reputation for cleverness and success, and now that things were getting so complicated, and Penny Wise so far away, the girl felt her responsibility almost greater than she could bear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Public interest in the Blair murder had waned, or at least it was waiting for the trial of McClellan Thorpe, and while the police were ready to listen to any new evidence or theories, none seemed to be forthcoming.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Public interest in the Blair murder had waned, or at least it was waiting for the trial of McClellan Thorpe, and while the police were ready to listen to any new evidence or theories, none seemed to be forthcoming.
Pennington
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From this reading Julie was in despair, feeling that the great Pennington Wise was making no headway in his endeavors to free Thorpe, and Benjamin Crane too was beginning to doubt Wise's ability.
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading Zizi, therefore, felt the brunt of upholding her colleague's reputation for cleverness and success, and now that things were getting so complicated, and Penny Wise so far away, the girl felt her responsibility almost greater than she could bear.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Public interest in the Blair murder had waned, or at least it was waiting for the trial of McClellan Thorpe, and while the police were ready to listen to any new evidence or theories, none seemed to be forthcoming.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Heart Helper Never during her association with Wise, had Zizi wanted him so much as she did at present.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Public interest in the Blair murder had waned, or at least it was waiting for the trial of McClellan Thorpe, and while the police were ready to listen to any new evidence or theories, none seemed to be forthcoming.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Public interest in the Blair murder had waned, or at least it was waiting for the trial of McClellan Thorpe, and while the police were ready to listen to any new evidence or theories, none seemed to be forthcoming.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Zizi, therefore, felt the brunt of upholding her colleague's reputation for cleverness and success, and now that things were getting so complicated, and Penny Wise so far away, the girl felt her responsibility almost greater than she could bear.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Zizi, therefore, felt the brunt of upholding her colleague's reputation for cleverness and success, and now that things were getting so complicated, and Penny Wise so far away, the girl felt her responsibility almost greater than she could bear.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Public interest in the Blair murder had waned, or at least it was waiting for the trial of McClellan Thorpe, and while the police were ready to listen to any new evidence or theories, none seemed to be forthcoming.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Heart Helper Never during her association with Wise, had Zizi wanted him so much as she did at present.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The situation, she felt, was too big for her to handle, and the contradictory conclusions forced upon her bewildered her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Heart Helper Never during her association with Wise, had Zizi wanted him so much as she did at present.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Zizi, therefore, felt the brunt of upholding her colleague's reputation for cleverness and success, and now that things were getting so complicated, and Penny Wise so far away, the girl felt her responsibility almost greater than she could bear.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Zizi, therefore, felt the brunt of upholding her colleague's reputation for cleverness and success, and now that things were getting so complicated, and Penny Wise so far away, the girl felt her responsibility almost greater than she could bear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Julie was in despair, feeling that the great Pennington Wise was making no headway in his endeavors to free Thorpe, and Benjamin Crane too was beginning to doubt Wise's ability.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Heart Helper Never during her association with Wise, had Zizi wanted him so much as she did at present.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Public interest in the Blair murder had waned, or at least it was waiting for the trial of McClellan Thorpe, and while the police were ready to listen to any new evidence or theories, none seemed to be forthcoming.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Zizi, therefore, felt the brunt of upholding her colleague's reputation for cleverness and success, and now that things were getting so complicated, and Penny Wise so far away, the girl felt her responsibility almost greater than she could bear.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Zizi, therefore, felt the brunt of upholding her colleague's reputation for cleverness and success, and now that things were getting so complicated, and Penny Wise so far away, the girl felt her responsibility almost greater than she could bear.
ThorpenounUS /θɔːrp/
outstanding United States athlete (1888-1953)
From this reading Public interest in the Blair murder had waned, or at least it was waiting for the trial of McClellan Thorpe, and while the police were ready to listen to any new evidence or theories, none seemed to be forthcoming.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The situation, she felt, was too big for her to handle, and the contradictory conclusions forced upon her bewildered her.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The situation, she felt, was too big for her to handle, and the contradictory conclusions forced upon her bewildered her.
the act of testing something
From this reading Public interest in the Blair murder had waned, or at least it was waiting for the trial of McClellan Thorpe, and while the police were ready to listen to any new evidence or theories, none seemed to be forthcoming.
upholdingverbUS /əpˈhoʊldɪŋ/
-ing form of “uphold” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading Zizi, therefore, felt the brunt of upholding her colleague's reputation for cleverness and success, and now that things were getting so complicated, and Penny Wise so far away, the girl felt her responsibility almost greater than she could bear.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The situation, she felt, was too big for her to handle, and the contradictory conclusions forced upon her bewildered her.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Public interest in the Blair murder had waned, or at least it was waiting for the trial of McClellan Thorpe, and while the police were ready to listen to any new evidence or theories, none seemed to be forthcoming.
wanedverbUS /weɪnd/
past form of “wane” — grow smaller
From this reading Public interest in the Blair murder had waned, or at least it was waiting for the trial of McClellan Thorpe, and while the police were ready to listen to any new evidence or theories, none seemed to be forthcoming.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The Heart Helper Never during her association with Wise, had Zizi wanted him so much as she did at present.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The situation, she felt, was too big for her to handle, and the contradictory conclusions forced upon her bewildered her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Public interest in the Blair murder had waned, or at least it was waiting for the trial of McClellan Thorpe, and while the police were ready to listen to any new evidence or theories, none seemed to be forthcoming.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Public interest in the Blair murder had waned, or at least it was waiting for the trial of McClellan Thorpe, and while the police were ready to listen to any new evidence or theories, none seemed to be forthcoming.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The Heart Helper Never during her association with Wise, had Zizi wanted him so much as she did at present.
Wise's
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From this reading Julie was in despair, feeling that the great Pennington Wise was making no headway in his endeavors to free Thorpe, and Benjamin Crane too was beginning to doubt Wise's ability.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Heart Helper Never during her association with Wise, had Zizi wanted him so much as she did at present.
Zizi
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From this reading The Heart Helper Never during her association with Wise, had Zizi wanted him so much as she did at present.
