used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
Algitha's
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From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
austerelyadverbUS /ˌɔːˈstɪrli/
in an austere fashion
From this reading She treated herself austerely, and found her power of concentration increasing, and her hold on herself greater.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She would not be dismayed by difficulties: as the Professor said, only cowards and weaklings escaped these.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, as usual, her greatest effort had to be given, not to the work itself, but to win opportunity to pursue it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She would not be dismayed by difficulties: as the Professor said, only cowards and weaklings escaped these.
concentrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃən/
the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
From this reading She treated herself austerely, and found her power of concentration increasing, and her hold on herself greater.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
cowardsnounUS /ˈkaʊərdz/
plural of “coward” — a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading She would not be dismayed by difficulties: as the Professor said, only cowards and weaklings escaped these.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Mrs. Fullerton opposed her daughter's endeavours as firmly as ever.
the act of departing
From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading She would not be dismayed by difficulties: as the Professor said, only cowards and weaklings escaped these.
dismayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmeɪd/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading She would not be dismayed by difficulties: as the Professor said, only cowards and weaklings escaped these.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
endeavours
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From this reading Mrs. Fullerton opposed her daughter's endeavours as firmly as ever.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading She would not be dismayed by difficulties: as the Professor said, only cowards and weaklings escaped these.
at any time
From this reading Mrs. Fullerton opposed her daughter's endeavours as firmly as ever.
with resolute determination
From this reading Mrs. Fullerton opposed her daughter's endeavours as firmly as ever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
set up or found
From this reading She treated herself austerely, and found her power of concentration increasing, and her hold on herself greater.
Fullerton
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From this reading Mrs. Fullerton opposed her daughter's endeavours as firmly as ever.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But, as usual, her greatest effort had to be given, not to the work itself, but to win opportunity to pursue it.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading She treated herself austerely, and found her power of concentration increasing, and her hold on herself greater.
highest in quality
From this reading But, as usual, her greatest effort had to be given, not to the work itself, but to win opportunity to pursue it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
Hadria
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From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She treated herself austerely, and found her power of concentration increasing, and her hold on herself greater.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She treated herself austerely, and found her power of concentration increasing, and her hold on herself greater.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading She treated herself austerely, and found her power of concentration increasing, and her hold on herself greater.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, as usual, her greatest effort had to be given, not to the work itself, but to win opportunity to pursue it.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading But, as usual, her greatest effort had to be given, not to the work itself, but to win opportunity to pursue it.
engage in
From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Fullerton opposed her daughter's endeavours as firmly as ever.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She would not be dismayed by difficulties: as the Professor said, only cowards and weaklings escaped these.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She treated herself austerely, and found her power of concentration increasing, and her hold on herself greater.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She treated herself austerely, and found her power of concentration increasing, and her hold on herself greater.
and nothing more
From this reading She would not be dismayed by difficulties: as the Professor said, only cowards and weaklings escaped these.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But, as usual, her greatest effort had to be given, not to the work itself, but to win opportunity to pursue it.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading Mrs. Fullerton opposed her daughter's endeavours as firmly as ever.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading She treated herself austerely, and found her power of concentration increasing, and her hold on herself greater.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading She would not be dismayed by difficulties: as the Professor said, only cowards and weaklings escaped these.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She would not be dismayed by difficulties: as the Professor said, only cowards and weaklings escaped these.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading She would not be dismayed by difficulties: as the Professor said, only cowards and weaklings escaped these.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading She treated herself austerely, and found her power of concentration increasing, and her hold on herself greater.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading But, as usual, her greatest effort had to be given, not to the work itself, but to win opportunity to pursue it.
weaklings
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From this reading She would not be dismayed by difficulties: as the Professor said, only cowards and weaklings escaped these.
(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 Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading But, as usual, her greatest effort had to be given, not to the work itself, but to win opportunity to pursue it.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Hadria had determined upon making a strong and patient effort to pursue her work during the winter, while doing her best, at the same time, to please her mother, and to make up to her, as well as she could, for Algitha's departure.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would not be dismayed by difficulties: as the Professor said, only cowards and weaklings escaped these.
