used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Therese was a treasure, and Martha's willing slave.
alternativesnounUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪvz/
plural of “alternative” — one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
From this reading Hadria had been aware of this risk from the first, but had faced it, regarding it as the less perilous of the alternatives that she had to choose between.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Therese was a treasure, and Martha's willing slave.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hadria had been aware of this risk from the first, but had faced it, regarding it as the less perilous of the alternatives that she had to choose between.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Hadria had been aware of this risk from the first, but had faced it, regarding it as the less perilous of the alternatives that she had to choose between.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Still it must not be forgotten that the little income needed supplementing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hadria had been aware of this risk from the first, but had faced it, regarding it as the less perilous of the alternatives that she had to choose between.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Hadria had been aware of this risk from the first, but had faced it, regarding it as the less perilous of the alternatives that she had to choose between.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hadria had been aware of this risk from the first, but had faced it, regarding it as the less perilous of the alternatives that she had to choose between.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Expenses were kept fairly reasonable by her care and knowledge.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Expenses were kept fairly reasonable by her care and knowledge.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Hadria had been aware of this risk from the first, but had faced it, regarding it as the less perilous of the alternatives that she had to choose between.
ExpensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Expenses were kept fairly reasonable by her care and knowledge.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Hadria had been aware of this risk from the first, but had faced it, regarding it as the less perilous of the alternatives that she had to choose between.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Expenses were kept fairly reasonable by her care and knowledge.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Hadria had been aware of this risk from the first, but had faced it, regarding it as the less perilous of the alternatives that she had to choose between.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Still it must not be forgotten that the little income needed supplementing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hadria had been aware of this risk from the first, but had faced it, regarding it as the less perilous of the alternatives that she had to choose between.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hadria had been aware of this risk from the first, but had faced it, regarding it as the less perilous of the alternatives that she had to choose between.
Hadria
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From this reading Hadria had been aware of this risk from the first, but had faced it, regarding it as the less perilous of the alternatives that she had to choose between.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Expenses were kept fairly reasonable by her care and knowledge.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading Still it must not be forgotten that the little income needed supplementing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Still it must not be forgotten that the little income needed supplementing.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Expenses were kept fairly reasonable by her care and knowledge.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Expenses were kept fairly reasonable by her care and knowledge.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Hadria had been aware of this risk from the first, but had faced it, regarding it as the less perilous of the alternatives that she had to choose between.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Still it must not be forgotten that the little income needed supplementing.
Martha's
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From this reading Therese was a treasure, and Martha's willing slave.
menagenoun
a social unit living together
From this reading The new _menage_ went well.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Still it must not be forgotten that the little income needed supplementing.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Still it must not be forgotten that the little income needed supplementing.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The new _menage_ went well.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Still it must not be forgotten that the little income needed supplementing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hadria had been aware of this risk from the first, but had faced it, regarding it as the less perilous of the alternatives that she had to choose between.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading Hadria had been aware of this risk from the first, but had faced it, regarding it as the less perilous of the alternatives that she had to choose between.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Expenses were kept fairly reasonable by her care and knowledge.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Hadria had been aware of this risk from the first, but had faced it, regarding it as the less perilous of the alternatives that she had to choose between.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Hadria had been aware of this risk from the first, but had faced it, regarding it as the less perilous of the alternatives that she had to choose between.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hadria had been aware of this risk from the first, but had faced it, regarding it as the less perilous of the alternatives that she had to choose between.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Therese was a treasure, and Martha's willing slave.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still it must not be forgotten that the little income needed supplementing.
supplementingverbUS /ˈsʌpləməntɪŋ/
-ing form of “supplement” — add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
From this reading Still it must not be forgotten that the little income needed supplementing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Still it must not be forgotten that the little income needed supplementing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The new _menage_ went well.
Therese
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From this reading Therese was a treasure, and Martha's willing slave.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Hadria had been aware of this risk from the first, but had faced it, regarding it as the less perilous of the alternatives that she had to choose between.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hadria had been aware of this risk from the first, but had faced it, regarding it as the less perilous of the alternatives that she had to choose between.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Therese was a treasure, and Martha's willing slave.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Therese was a treasure, and Martha's willing slave.
(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 The new _menage_ went well.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The new _menage_ went well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Expenses were kept fairly reasonable by her care and knowledge.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Therese was a treasure, and Martha's willing slave.
