used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Without further question, as a man goes forward to meet a necessity, quiet and self-possessed, so did she, boldly and of good courage, go on her way.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading It was not for nothing that she had been accustomed to solve riddles, and that from day to day she had struggled with life's difficulties.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading The whole strength of the character she had acquired was firmly and securely implanted within her.
Amrei
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From this reading THE FIRST HEARTH-FIRE Meanwhile Amrei went on, wrapped in thought.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not for nothing that she had been accustomed to solve riddles, and that from day to day she had struggled with life's difficulties.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Without further question, as a man goes forward to meet a necessity, quiet and self-possessed, so did she, boldly and of good courage, go on her way.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was not for nothing that she had been accustomed to solve riddles, and that from day to day she had struggled with life's difficulties.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading Without further question, as a man goes forward to meet a necessity, quiet and self-possessed, so did she, boldly and of good courage, go on her way.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The whole strength of the character she had acquired was firmly and securely implanted within her.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading Her manner showed the effect of the self-reliance she had learned to practice in her childhood.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Without further question, as a man goes forward to meet a necessity, quiet and self-possessed, so did she, boldly and of good courage, go on her way.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was not for nothing that she had been accustomed to solve riddles, and that from day to day she had struggled with life's difficulties.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Without further question, as a man goes forward to meet a necessity, quiet and self-possessed, so did she, boldly and of good courage, go on her way.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading It was not for nothing that she had been accustomed to solve riddles, and that from day to day she had struggled with life's difficulties.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Her manner showed the effect of the self-reliance she had learned to practice in her childhood.
with resolute determination
From this reading The whole strength of the character she had acquired was firmly and securely implanted within her.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST HEARTH-FIRE Meanwhile Amrei went on, wrapped in thought.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not for nothing that she had been accustomed to solve riddles, and that from day to day she had struggled with life's difficulties.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Without further question, as a man goes forward to meet a necessity, quiet and self-possessed, so did she, boldly and of good courage, go on her way.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was not for nothing that she had been accustomed to solve riddles, and that from day to day she had struggled with life's difficulties.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Without further question, as a man goes forward to meet a necessity, quiet and self-possessed, so did she, boldly and of good courage, go on her way.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Without further question, as a man goes forward to meet a necessity, quiet and self-possessed, so did she, boldly and of good courage, go on her way.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Without further question, as a man goes forward to meet a necessity, quiet and self-possessed, so did she, boldly and of good courage, go on her way.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Without further question, as a man goes forward to meet a necessity, quiet and self-possessed, so did she, boldly and of good courage, go on her way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her manner showed the effect of the self-reliance she had learned to practice in her childhood.
HEARTH-FIRE
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From this reading THE FIRST HEARTH-FIRE Meanwhile Amrei went on, wrapped in thought.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her manner showed the effect of the self-reliance she had learned to practice in her childhood.
implantedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading The whole strength of the character she had acquired was firmly and securely implanted within her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIRST HEARTH-FIRE Meanwhile Amrei went on, wrapped in thought.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not for nothing that she had been accustomed to solve riddles, and that from day to day she had struggled with life's difficulties.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Her manner showed the effect of the self-reliance she had learned to practice in her childhood.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was not for nothing that she had been accustomed to solve riddles, and that from day to day she had struggled with life's difficulties.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Without further question, as a man goes forward to meet a necessity, quiet and self-possessed, so did she, boldly and of good courage, go on her way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her manner showed the effect of the self-reliance she had learned to practice in her childhood.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading THE FIRST HEARTH-FIRE Meanwhile Amrei went on, wrapped in thought.
come together
From this reading Without further question, as a man goes forward to meet a necessity, quiet and self-possessed, so did she, boldly and of good courage, go on her way.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Without further question, as a man goes forward to meet a necessity, quiet and self-possessed, so did she, boldly and of good courage, go on her way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not for nothing that she had been accustomed to solve riddles, and that from day to day she had struggled with life's difficulties.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was not for nothing that she had been accustomed to solve riddles, and that from day to day she had struggled with life's difficulties.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her manner showed the effect of the self-reliance she had learned to practice in her childhood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FIRST HEARTH-FIRE Meanwhile Amrei went on, wrapped in thought.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Her manner showed the effect of the self-reliance she had learned to practice in her childhood.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Without further question, as a man goes forward to meet a necessity, quiet and self-possessed, so did she, boldly and of good courage, go on her way.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Without further question, as a man goes forward to meet a necessity, quiet and self-possessed, so did she, boldly and of good courage, go on her way.
riddlesnounUS /ˈrɪdəlz/
plural of “riddle” — a difficult problem
From this reading It was not for nothing that she had been accustomed to solve riddles, and that from day to day she had struggled with life's difficulties.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading The whole strength of the character she had acquired was firmly and securely implanted within her.
self-possessedadjective
in full control of your faculties
From this reading Without further question, as a man goes forward to meet a necessity, quiet and self-possessed, so did she, boldly and of good courage, go on her way.
self-reliancenoun
personal independence
From this reading Her manner showed the effect of the self-reliance she had learned to practice in her childhood.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her manner showed the effect of the self-reliance she had learned to practice in her childhood.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Her manner showed the effect of the self-reliance she had learned to practice in her childhood.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Without further question, as a man goes forward to meet a necessity, quiet and self-possessed, so did she, boldly and of good courage, go on her way.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading It was not for nothing that she had been accustomed to solve riddles, and that from day to day she had struggled with life's difficulties.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The whole strength of the character she had acquired was firmly and securely implanted within her.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading It was not for nothing that she had been accustomed to solve riddles, and that from day to day she had struggled with life's difficulties.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not for nothing that she had been accustomed to solve riddles, and that from day to day she had struggled with life's difficulties.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST HEARTH-FIRE Meanwhile Amrei went on, wrapped in thought.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE FIRST HEARTH-FIRE Meanwhile Amrei went on, wrapped in thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her manner showed the effect of the self-reliance she had learned to practice in her childhood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not for nothing that she had been accustomed to solve riddles, and that from day to day she had struggled with life's difficulties.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Without further question, as a man goes forward to meet a necessity, quiet and self-possessed, so did she, boldly and of good courage, go on her way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE FIRST HEARTH-FIRE Meanwhile Amrei went on, wrapped in thought.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole strength of the character she had acquired was firmly and securely implanted within her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was not for nothing that she had been accustomed to solve riddles, and that from day to day she had struggled with life's difficulties.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The whole strength of the character she had acquired was firmly and securely implanted within her.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without further question, as a man goes forward to meet a necessity, quiet and self-possessed, so did she, boldly and of good courage, go on her way.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading THE FIRST HEARTH-FIRE Meanwhile Amrei went on, wrapped in thought.
