used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He more than half-suspected that Flora had a good deal to do with his sister's present submissive state, and was accordingly grateful.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading He more than half-suspected that Flora had a good deal to do with his sister's present submissive state, and was accordingly grateful.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Lottie bade her friends good-bye, and with Joel to keep her courage up, turned her face determinedly toward her aunt's home, only making a comical grimace, as Flora whispered to her some words of encouragement, adding the assurance that all would come out right.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Lottie bade her friends good-bye, and with Joel to keep her courage up, turned her face determinedly toward her aunt's home, only making a comical grimace, as Flora whispered to her some words of encouragement, adding the assurance that all would come out right.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next day, Lottie informed her brother of her decision to return to her aunt, and apologize for her unceremonious departure.
apologizeverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz/
acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading Next day, Lottie informed her brother of her decision to return to her aunt, and apologize for her unceremonious departure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lottie bade her friends good-bye, and with Joel to keep her courage up, turned her face determinedly toward her aunt's home, only making a comical grimace, as Flora whispered to her some words of encouragement, adding the assurance that all would come out right.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Lottie bade her friends good-bye, and with Joel to keep her courage up, turned her face determinedly toward her aunt's home, only making a comical grimace, as Flora whispered to her some words of encouragement, adding the assurance that all would come out right.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Next day, Lottie informed her brother of her decision to return to her aunt, and apologize for her unceremonious departure.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Lottie bade her friends good-bye, and with Joel to keep her courage up, turned her face determinedly toward her aunt's home, only making a comical grimace, as Flora whispered to her some words of encouragement, adding the assurance that all would come out right.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading Lottie bade her friends good-bye, and with Joel to keep her courage up, turned her face determinedly toward her aunt's home, only making a comical grimace, as Flora whispered to her some words of encouragement, adding the assurance that all would come out right.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Joel was very glad that she had come to this conclusion of her own free will, for he had feared he might have trouble in bringing her to it.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Next day, Lottie informed her brother of her decision to return to her aunt, and apologize for her unceremonious departure.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Joel was very glad that she had come to this conclusion of her own free will, for he had feared he might have trouble in bringing her to it.
comicaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪkəl/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Lottie bade her friends good-bye, and with Joel to keep her courage up, turned her face determinedly toward her aunt's home, only making a comical grimace, as Flora whispered to her some words of encouragement, adding the assurance that all would come out right.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Joel was very glad that she had come to this conclusion of her own free will, for he had feared he might have trouble in bringing her to it.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Lottie bade her friends good-bye, and with Joel to keep her courage up, turned her face determinedly toward her aunt's home, only making a comical grimace, as Flora whispered to her some words of encouragement, adding the assurance that all would come out right.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Next day, Lottie informed her brother of her decision to return to her aunt, and apologize for her unceremonious departure.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He more than half-suspected that Flora had a good deal to do with his sister's present submissive state, and was accordingly grateful.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Next day, Lottie informed her brother of her decision to return to her aunt, and apologize for her unceremonious departure.
the act of departing
From this reading Next day, Lottie informed her brother of her decision to return to her aunt, and apologize for her unceremonious departure.
determinedlyadverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmənədli/
with determination; in a determined manner
From this reading Lottie bade her friends good-bye, and with Joel to keep her courage up, turned her face determinedly toward her aunt's home, only making a comical grimace, as Flora whispered to her some words of encouragement, adding the assurance that all would come out right.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He more than half-suspected that Flora had a good deal to do with his sister's present submissive state, and was accordingly grateful.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading Lottie bade her friends good-bye, and with Joel to keep her courage up, turned her face determinedly toward her aunt's home, only making a comical grimace, as Flora whispered to her some words of encouragement, adding the assurance that all would come out right.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Lottie bade her friends good-bye, and with Joel to keep her courage up, turned her face determinedly toward her aunt's home, only making a comical grimace, as Flora whispered to her some words of encouragement, adding the assurance that all would come out right.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Joel was very glad that she had come to this conclusion of her own free will, for he had feared he might have trouble in bringing her to it.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading He more than half-suspected that Flora had a good deal to do with his sister's present submissive state, and was accordingly grateful.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Next day, Lottie informed her brother of her decision to return to her aunt, and apologize for her unceremonious departure.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Joel was very glad that she had come to this conclusion of her own free will, for he had feared he might have trouble in bringing her to it.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Lottie bade her friends good-bye, and with Joel to keep her courage up, turned her face determinedly toward her aunt's home, only making a comical grimace, as Flora whispered to her some words of encouragement, adding the assurance that all would come out right.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Joel was very glad that she had come to this conclusion of her own free will, for he had feared he might have trouble in bringing her to it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He more than half-suspected that Flora had a good deal to do with his sister's present submissive state, and was accordingly grateful.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading Lottie bade her friends good-bye, and with Joel to keep her courage up, turned her face determinedly toward her aunt's home, only making a comical grimace, as Flora whispered to her some words of encouragement, adding the assurance that all would come out right.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading He more than half-suspected that Flora had a good deal to do with his sister's present submissive state, and was accordingly grateful.
grimaceverbUS /ˈɡrɪməs/
contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state
From this reading Lottie bade her friends good-bye, and with Joel to keep her courage up, turned her face determinedly toward her aunt's home, only making a comical grimace, as Flora whispered to her some words of encouragement, adding the assurance that all would come out right.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Joel was very glad that she had come to this conclusion of her own free will, for he had feared he might have trouble in bringing her to it.
half-suspected
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From this reading He more than half-suspected that Flora had a good deal to do with his sister's present submissive state, and was accordingly grateful.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Joel was very glad that she had come to this conclusion of her own free will, for he had feared he might have trouble in bringing her to it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Joel was very glad that she had come to this conclusion of her own free will, for he had feared he might have trouble in bringing her to it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Next day, Lottie informed her brother of her decision to return to her aunt, and apologize for her unceremonious departure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He more than half-suspected that Flora had a good deal to do with his sister's present submissive state, and was accordingly grateful.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Lottie bade her friends good-bye, and with Joel to keep her courage up, turned her face determinedly toward her aunt's home, only making a comical grimace, as Flora whispered to her some words of encouragement, adding the assurance that all would come out right.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Joel was very glad that she had come to this conclusion of her own free will, for he had feared he might have trouble in bringing her to it.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Next day, Lottie informed her brother of her decision to return to her aunt, and apologize for her unceremonious departure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Joel was very glad that she had come to this conclusion of her own free will, for he had feared he might have trouble in bringing her to it.
JoelnounUS /ˈdʒoʊəl/
a Hebrew minor prophet
From this reading Joel was very glad that she had come to this conclusion of her own free will, for he had feared he might have trouble in bringing her to it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Lottie bade her friends good-bye, and with Joel to keep her courage up, turned her face determinedly toward her aunt's home, only making a comical grimace, as Flora whispered to her some words of encouragement, adding the assurance that all would come out right.
Lottie
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From this reading Next day, Lottie informed her brother of her decision to return to her aunt, and apologize for her unceremonious departure.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Lottie bade her friends good-bye, and with Joel to keep her courage up, turned her face determinedly toward her aunt's home, only making a comical grimace, as Flora whispered to her some words of encouragement, adding the assurance that all would come out right.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Joel was very glad that she had come to this conclusion of her own free will, for he had feared he might have trouble in bringing her to it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MORE SURPRISES.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next day, Lottie informed her brother of her decision to return to her aunt, and apologize for her unceremonious departure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Next day, Lottie informed her brother of her decision to return to her aunt, and apologize for her unceremonious departure.
and nothing more
From this reading Lottie bade her friends good-bye, and with Joel to keep her courage up, turned her face determinedly toward her aunt's home, only making a comical grimace, as Flora whispered to her some words of encouragement, adding the assurance that all would come out right.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Lottie bade her friends good-bye, and with Joel to keep her courage up, turned her face determinedly toward her aunt's home, only making a comical grimace, as Flora whispered to her some words of encouragement, adding the assurance that all would come out right.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Joel was very glad that she had come to this conclusion of her own free will, for he had feared he might have trouble in bringing her to it.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He more than half-suspected that Flora had a good deal to do with his sister's present submissive state, and was accordingly grateful.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Next day, Lottie informed her brother of her decision to return to her aunt, and apologize for her unceremonious departure.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Lottie bade her friends good-bye, and with Joel to keep her courage up, turned her face determinedly toward her aunt's home, only making a comical grimace, as Flora whispered to her some words of encouragement, adding the assurance that all would come out right.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Joel was very glad that she had come to this conclusion of her own free will, for he had feared he might have trouble in bringing her to it.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading He more than half-suspected that Flora had a good deal to do with his sister's present submissive state, and was accordingly grateful.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Lottie bade her friends good-bye, and with Joel to keep her courage up, turned her face determinedly toward her aunt's home, only making a comical grimace, as Flora whispered to her some words of encouragement, adding the assurance that all would come out right.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He more than half-suspected that Flora had a good deal to do with his sister's present submissive state, and was accordingly grateful.
submissiveadjectiveUS /səbˈmɪsɪv/
inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination
From this reading He more than half-suspected that Flora had a good deal to do with his sister's present submissive state, and was accordingly grateful.
SURPRISESnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading MORE SURPRISES.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He more than half-suspected that Flora had a good deal to do with his sister's present submissive state, and was accordingly grateful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Joel was very glad that she had come to this conclusion of her own free will, for he had feared he might have trouble in bringing her to it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lottie bade her friends good-bye, and with Joel to keep her courage up, turned her face determinedly toward her aunt's home, only making a comical grimace, as Flora whispered to her some words of encouragement, adding the assurance that all would come out right.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Joel was very glad that she had come to this conclusion of her own free will, for he had feared he might have trouble in bringing her to it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next day, Lottie informed her brother of her decision to return to her aunt, and apologize for her unceremonious departure.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Lottie bade her friends good-bye, and with Joel to keep her courage up, turned her face determinedly toward her aunt's home, only making a comical grimace, as Flora whispered to her some words of encouragement, adding the assurance that all would come out right.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Joel was very glad that she had come to this conclusion of her own free will, for he had feared he might have trouble in bringing her to it.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Lottie bade her friends good-bye, and with Joel to keep her courage up, turned her face determinedly toward her aunt's home, only making a comical grimace, as Flora whispered to her some words of encouragement, adding the assurance that all would come out right.
unceremoniousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnserəˈmoʊniəs/
without ceremony or formality
From this reading Next day, Lottie informed her brother of her decision to return to her aunt, and apologize for her unceremonious departure.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Lottie bade her friends good-bye, and with Joel to keep her courage up, turned her face determinedly toward her aunt's home, only making a comical grimace, as Flora whispered to her some words of encouragement, adding the assurance that all would come out right.
precisely as stated
From this reading Joel was very glad that she had come to this conclusion of her own free will, for he had feared he might have trouble in bringing her to it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Joel was very glad that she had come to this conclusion of her own free will, for he had feared he might have trouble in bringing her to it.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Lottie bade her friends good-bye, and with Joel to keep her courage up, turned her face determinedly toward her aunt's home, only making a comical grimace, as Flora whispered to her some words of encouragement, adding the assurance that all would come out right.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Joel was very glad that she had come to this conclusion of her own free will, for he had feared he might have trouble in bringing her to it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He more than half-suspected that Flora had a good deal to do with his sister's present submissive state, and was accordingly grateful.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Lottie bade her friends good-bye, and with Joel to keep her courage up, turned her face determinedly toward her aunt's home, only making a comical grimace, as Flora whispered to her some words of encouragement, adding the assurance that all would come out right.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Lottie bade her friends good-bye, and with Joel to keep her courage up, turned her face determinedly toward her aunt's home, only making a comical grimace, as Flora whispered to her some words of encouragement, adding the assurance that all would come out right.
