used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If Rosanna had waited, she would have saved herself and many others a great deal of unhappiness.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Two days went by, during which Rosanna slept most of the time or tossed about her pretty bed, unable to rest on account of the pain in her head.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Two days went by, during which Rosanna slept most of the time or tossed about her pretty bed, unable to rest on account of the pain in her head.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If Rosanna had waited, she would have saved herself and many others a great deal of unhappiness.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Rosanna learned then, for the first time, the lesson that it is never right to run away from the duty that faces us.
for the reason that
From this reading Rosanna was a very little girl, yet she might have stood firm because she knew in her heart that she was not to blame and that should have given her courage.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Two days went by, during which Rosanna slept most of the time or tossed about her pretty bed, unable to rest on account of the pain in her head.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading Rosanna was a very little girl, yet she might have stood firm because she knew in her heart that she was not to blame and that should have given her courage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It came to her slowly but surely in the hours of her recovery that no good ever comes to those who shirk.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Two days went by, during which Rosanna slept most of the time or tossed about her pretty bed, unable to rest on account of the pain in her head.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It came to her slowly but surely in the hours of her recovery that no good ever comes to those who shirk.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading It came to her slowly but surely in the hours of her recovery that no good ever comes to those who shirk.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Rosanna was a very little girl, yet she might have stood firm because she knew in her heart that she was not to blame and that should have given her courage.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days went by, during which Rosanna slept most of the time or tossed about her pretty bed, unable to rest on account of the pain in her head.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading If Rosanna had waited, she would have saved herself and many others a great deal of unhappiness.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Two days went by, during which Rosanna slept most of the time or tossed about her pretty bed, unable to rest on account of the pain in her head.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Rosanna learned then, for the first time, the lesson that it is never right to run away from the duty that faces us.
at any time
From this reading It came to her slowly but surely in the hours of her recovery that no good ever comes to those who shirk.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Rosanna learned then, for the first time, the lesson that it is never right to run away from the duty that faces us.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Rosanna was a very little girl, yet she might have stood firm because she knew in her heart that she was not to blame and that should have given her courage.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Rosanna learned then, for the first time, the lesson that it is never right to run away from the duty that faces us.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Rosanna learned then, for the first time, the lesson that it is never right to run away from the duty that faces us.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Rosanna learned then, for the first time, the lesson that it is never right to run away from the duty that faces us.
a young female
From this reading Rosanna was a very little girl, yet she might have stood firm because she knew in her heart that she was not to blame and that should have given her courage.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Rosanna was a very little girl, yet she might have stood firm because she knew in her heart that she was not to blame and that should have given her courage.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It came to her slowly but surely in the hours of her recovery that no good ever comes to those who shirk.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading If Rosanna had waited, she would have saved herself and many others a great deal of unhappiness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Rosanna had waited, she would have saved herself and many others a great deal of unhappiness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If Rosanna had waited, she would have saved herself and many others a great deal of unhappiness.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Two days went by, during which Rosanna slept most of the time or tossed about her pretty bed, unable to rest on account of the pain in her head.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Rosanna was a very little girl, yet she might have stood firm because she knew in her heart that she was not to blame and that should have given her courage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Two days went by, during which Rosanna slept most of the time or tossed about her pretty bed, unable to rest on account of the pain in her head.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading If Rosanna had waited, she would have saved herself and many others a great deal of unhappiness.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It came to her slowly but surely in the hours of her recovery that no good ever comes to those who shirk.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Rosanna had waited, she would have saved herself and many others a great deal of unhappiness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two days went by, during which Rosanna slept most of the time or tossed about her pretty bed, unable to rest on account of the pain in her head.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rosanna learned then, for the first time, the lesson that it is never right to run away from the duty that faces us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rosanna learned then, for the first time, the lesson that it is never right to run away from the duty that faces us.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Rosanna was a very little girl, yet she might have stood firm because she knew in her heart that she was not to blame and that should have given her courage.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Rosanna learned then, for the first time, the lesson that it is never right to run away from the duty that faces us.
a unit of instruction
From this reading Rosanna learned then, for the first time, the lesson that it is never right to run away from the duty that faces us.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Rosanna was a very little girl, yet she might have stood firm because she knew in her heart that she was not to blame and that should have given her courage.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading If Rosanna had waited, she would have saved herself and many others a great deal of unhappiness.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Rosanna was a very little girl, yet she might have stood firm because she knew in her heart that she was not to blame and that should have given her courage.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Two days went by, during which Rosanna slept most of the time or tossed about her pretty bed, unable to rest on account of the pain in her head.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Rosanna learned then, for the first time, the lesson that it is never right to run away from the duty that faces us.
not any; not one
From this reading It came to her slowly but surely in the hours of her recovery that no good ever comes to those who shirk.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rosanna was a very little girl, yet she might have stood firm because she knew in her heart that she was not to blame and that should have given her courage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two days went by, during which Rosanna slept most of the time or tossed about her pretty bed, unable to rest on account of the pain in her head.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Two days went by, during which Rosanna slept most of the time or tossed about her pretty bed, unable to rest on account of the pain in her head.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Two days went by, during which Rosanna slept most of the time or tossed about her pretty bed, unable to rest on account of the pain in her head.
others
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From this reading If Rosanna had waited, she would have saved herself and many others a great deal of unhappiness.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Two days went by, during which Rosanna slept most of the time or tossed about her pretty bed, unable to rest on account of the pain in her head.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Two days went by, during which Rosanna slept most of the time or tossed about her pretty bed, unable to rest on account of the pain in her head.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading It came to her slowly but surely in the hours of her recovery that no good ever comes to those who shirk.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Two days went by, during which Rosanna slept most of the time or tossed about her pretty bed, unable to rest on account of the pain in her head.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Rosanna learned then, for the first time, the lesson that it is never right to run away from the duty that faces us.
Rosanna
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From this reading Two days went by, during which Rosanna slept most of the time or tossed about her pretty bed, unable to rest on account of the pain in her head.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Rosanna learned then, for the first time, the lesson that it is never right to run away from the duty that faces us.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading If Rosanna had waited, she would have saved herself and many others a great deal of unhappiness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Rosanna had waited, she would have saved herself and many others a great deal of unhappiness.
shirkverbUS /ʃɜːrk/
avoid (one's assigned duties)
From this reading It came to her slowly but surely in the hours of her recovery that no good ever comes to those who shirk.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Rosanna was a very little girl, yet she might have stood firm because she knew in her heart that she was not to blame and that should have given her courage.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Two days went by, during which Rosanna slept most of the time or tossed about her pretty bed, unable to rest on account of the pain in her head.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading It came to her slowly but surely in the hours of her recovery that no good ever comes to those who shirk.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Rosanna was a very little girl, yet she might have stood firm because she knew in her heart that she was not to blame and that should have given her courage.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It came to her slowly but surely in the hours of her recovery that no good ever comes to those who shirk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rosanna learned then, for the first time, the lesson that it is never right to run away from the duty that faces us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two days went by, during which Rosanna slept most of the time or tossed about her pretty bed, unable to rest on account of the pain in her head.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Rosanna learned then, for the first time, the lesson that it is never right to run away from the duty that faces us.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It came to her slowly but surely in the hours of her recovery that no good ever comes to those who shirk.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Two days went by, during which Rosanna slept most of the time or tossed about her pretty bed, unable to rest on account of the pain in her head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two days went by, during which Rosanna slept most of the time or tossed about her pretty bed, unable to rest on account of the pain in her head.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Two days went by, during which Rosanna slept most of the time or tossed about her pretty bed, unable to rest on account of the pain in her head.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days went by, during which Rosanna slept most of the time or tossed about her pretty bed, unable to rest on account of the pain in her head.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Two days went by, during which Rosanna slept most of the time or tossed about her pretty bed, unable to rest on account of the pain in her head.
unhappinessnounUS /ənˈhæpinɪs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading If Rosanna had waited, she would have saved herself and many others a great deal of unhappiness.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rosanna learned then, for the first time, the lesson that it is never right to run away from the duty that faces us.
precisely as stated
From this reading Rosanna was a very little girl, yet she might have stood firm because she knew in her heart that she was not to blame and that should have given her courage.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading If Rosanna had waited, she would have saved herself and many others a great deal of unhappiness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rosanna was a very little girl, yet she might have stood firm because she knew in her heart that she was not to blame and that should have given her courage.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Two days went by, during which Rosanna slept most of the time or tossed about her pretty bed, unable to rest on account of the pain in her head.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Two days went by, during which Rosanna slept most of the time or tossed about her pretty bed, unable to rest on account of the pain in her head.
which person or people
From this reading It came to her slowly but surely in the hours of her recovery that no good ever comes to those who shirk.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Rosanna had waited, she would have saved herself and many others a great deal of unhappiness.
but in spite of that
From this reading Rosanna was a very little girl, yet she might have stood firm because she knew in her heart that she was not to blame and that should have given her courage.
