used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After Janet had finished her history there ensued a short silence.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading Now that the worst was over--since she had rescued Laura Moxton from the ordeal of a public accusation--Janet seemed to be in danger of breaking down.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Ellis was lost in admiration at the wonderful pluck and resolution of the girl, which had enabled her to face and carry through a difficult matter for the sake of her weaker sister.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Janet had finished her history there ensued a short silence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ellis was lost in admiration at the wonderful pluck and resolution of the girl, which had enabled her to face and carry through a difficult matter for the sake of her weaker sister.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The impulse of Ellis was to take her in his arms, and comfort her with assurances of love and protection.
assurancesnounUS /əˈʃʊrənsɪz/
plural of “assurance” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The impulse of Ellis was to take her in his arms, and comfort her with assurances of love and protection.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ellis was lost in admiration at the wonderful pluck and resolution of the girl, which had enabled her to face and carry through a difficult matter for the sake of her weaker sister.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now that the worst was over--since she had rescued Laura Moxton from the ordeal of a public accusation--Janet seemed to be in danger of breaking down.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Now that the worst was over--since she had rescued Laura Moxton from the ordeal of a public accusation--Janet seemed to be in danger of breaking down.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After the tension of nerve and will came the inevitable relaxation.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Ellis was lost in admiration at the wonderful pluck and resolution of the girl, which had enabled her to face and carry through a difficult matter for the sake of her weaker sister.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading The impulse of Ellis was to take her in his arms, and comfort her with assurances of love and protection.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Now that the worst was over--since she had rescued Laura Moxton from the ordeal of a public accusation--Janet seemed to be in danger of breaking down.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Ellis was lost in admiration at the wonderful pluck and resolution of the girl, which had enabled her to face and carry through a difficult matter for the sake of her weaker sister.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Now that the worst was over--since she had rescued Laura Moxton from the ordeal of a public accusation--Janet seemed to be in danger of breaking down.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading Ellis was lost in admiration at the wonderful pluck and resolution of the girl, which had enabled her to face and carry through a difficult matter for the sake of her weaker sister.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Ellis was lost in admiration at the wonderful pluck and resolution of the girl, which had enabled her to face and carry through a difficult matter for the sake of her weaker sister.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading After Janet had finished her history there ensued a short silence.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Ellis was lost in admiration at the wonderful pluck and resolution of the girl, which had enabled her to face and carry through a difficult matter for the sake of her weaker sister.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading After Janet had finished her history there ensued a short silence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ellis was lost in admiration at the wonderful pluck and resolution of the girl, which had enabled her to face and carry through a difficult matter for the sake of her weaker sister.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now that the worst was over--since she had rescued Laura Moxton from the ordeal of a public accusation--Janet seemed to be in danger of breaking down.
a young female
From this reading Ellis was lost in admiration at the wonderful pluck and resolution of the girl, which had enabled her to face and carry through a difficult matter for the sake of her weaker sister.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After Janet had finished her history there ensued a short silence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After Janet had finished her history there ensued a short silence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The impulse of Ellis was to take her in his arms, and comfort her with assurances of love and protection.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading After Janet had finished her history there ensued a short silence.
an instinctive motive
From this reading The impulse of Ellis was to take her in his arms, and comfort her with assurances of love and protection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ellis was lost in admiration at the wonderful pluck and resolution of the girl, which had enabled her to face and carry through a difficult matter for the sake of her weaker sister.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading After the tension of nerve and will came the inevitable relaxation.
Janet
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From this reading After Janet had finished her history there ensued a short silence.
Laura
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From this reading Now that the worst was over--since she had rescued Laura Moxton from the ordeal of a public accusation--Janet seemed to be in danger of breaking down.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Ellis was lost in admiration at the wonderful pluck and resolution of the girl, which had enabled her to face and carry through a difficult matter for the sake of her weaker sister.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The impulse of Ellis was to take her in his arms, and comfort her with assurances of love and protection.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Ellis was lost in admiration at the wonderful pluck and resolution of the girl, which had enabled her to face and carry through a difficult matter for the sake of her weaker sister.
Moxton
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From this reading Now that the worst was over--since she had rescued Laura Moxton from the ordeal of a public accusation--Janet seemed to be in danger of breaking down.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading After the tension of nerve and will came the inevitable relaxation.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that the worst was over--since she had rescued Laura Moxton from the ordeal of a public accusation--Janet seemed to be in danger of breaking down.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ellis was lost in admiration at the wonderful pluck and resolution of the girl, which had enabled her to face and carry through a difficult matter for the sake of her weaker sister.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading Now that the worst was over--since she had rescued Laura Moxton from the ordeal of a public accusation--Janet seemed to be in danger of breaking down.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Now that the worst was over--since she had rescued Laura Moxton from the ordeal of a public accusation--Janet seemed to be in danger of breaking down.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading Ellis was lost in admiration at the wonderful pluck and resolution of the girl, which had enabled her to face and carry through a difficult matter for the sake of her weaker sister.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading The impulse of Ellis was to take her in his arms, and comfort her with assurances of love and protection.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Now that the worst was over--since she had rescued Laura Moxton from the ordeal of a public accusation--Janet seemed to be in danger of breaking down.
relaxationnounUS /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
From this reading After the tension of nerve and will came the inevitable relaxation.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading Now that the worst was over--since she had rescued Laura Moxton from the ordeal of a public accusation--Janet seemed to be in danger of breaking down.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Ellis was lost in admiration at the wonderful pluck and resolution of the girl, which had enabled her to face and carry through a difficult matter for the sake of her weaker sister.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Ellis was lost in admiration at the wonderful pluck and resolution of the girl, which had enabled her to face and carry through a difficult matter for the sake of her weaker sister.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Now that the worst was over--since she had rescued Laura Moxton from the ordeal of a public accusation--Janet seemed to be in danger of breaking down.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now that the worst was over--since she had rescued Laura Moxton from the ordeal of a public accusation--Janet seemed to be in danger of breaking down.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading After Janet had finished her history there ensued a short silence.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading After Janet had finished her history there ensued a short silence.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Now that the worst was over--since she had rescued Laura Moxton from the ordeal of a public accusation--Janet seemed to be in danger of breaking down.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Ellis was lost in admiration at the wonderful pluck and resolution of the girl, which had enabled her to face and carry through a difficult matter for the sake of her weaker sister.
carry out
From this reading The impulse of Ellis was to take her in his arms, and comfort her with assurances of love and protection.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading After the tension of nerve and will came the inevitable relaxation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now that the worst was over--since she had rescued Laura Moxton from the ordeal of a public accusation--Janet seemed to be in danger of breaking down.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ellis was lost in admiration at the wonderful pluck and resolution of the girl, which had enabled her to face and carry through a difficult matter for the sake of her weaker sister.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After Janet had finished her history there ensued a short silence.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Ellis was lost in admiration at the wonderful pluck and resolution of the girl, which had enabled her to face and carry through a difficult matter for the sake of her weaker sister.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ellis was lost in admiration at the wonderful pluck and resolution of the girl, which had enabled her to face and carry through a difficult matter for the sake of her weaker sister.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ellis was lost in admiration at the wonderful pluck and resolution of the girl, which had enabled her to face and carry through a difficult matter for the sake of her weaker sister.
weakeradjectiveUS /ˈwiːkər/
comparative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength
From this reading Ellis was lost in admiration at the wonderful pluck and resolution of the girl, which had enabled her to face and carry through a difficult matter for the sake of her weaker sister.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ellis was lost in admiration at the wonderful pluck and resolution of the girl, which had enabled her to face and carry through a difficult matter for the sake of her weaker sister.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading After the tension of nerve and will came the inevitable relaxation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The impulse of Ellis was to take her in his arms, and comfort her with assurances of love and protection.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Ellis was lost in admiration at the wonderful pluck and resolution of the girl, which had enabled her to face and carry through a difficult matter for the sake of her weaker sister.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Now that the worst was over--since she had rescued Laura Moxton from the ordeal of a public accusation--Janet seemed to be in danger of breaking down.
