used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Earl now sought to complete the work by letting her know that things had at last been set right and that the color of a man's skin was to no longer be in his way.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Standing over her he whispered: "Eunice, the American people have decreed that the door of hope shall not be closed to any of their citizens because of the accident of birth."
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading _Sorrow and Gladness._ In the parlor of the sanitarium Earl sat awaiting the coming of Eunice, his face telling of the hopes now alive within his heart.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading During her whole stay in the sanitarium the Negro question had not been broached to her and her mind seemed almost normal.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Standing over her he whispered: "Eunice, the American people have decreed that the door of hope shall not be closed to any of their citizens because of the accident of birth."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With an exclamation of joy Eunice ran and threw herself into his arms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Sorrow and Gladness._ In the parlor of the sanitarium Earl sat awaiting the coming of Eunice, his face telling of the hopes now alive within his heart.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Standing over her he whispered: "Eunice, the American people have decreed that the door of hope shall not be closed to any of their citizens because of the accident of birth."
weapons considered collectively
From this reading With an exclamation of joy Eunice ran and threw herself into his arms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Earl now sought to complete the work by letting her know that things had at last been set right and that the color of a man's skin was to no longer be in his way.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading _Sorrow and Gladness._ In the parlor of the sanitarium Earl sat awaiting the coming of Eunice, his face telling of the hopes now alive within his heart.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Earl now sought to complete the work by letting her know that things had at last been set right and that the color of a man's skin was to no longer be in his way.
for the reason that
From this reading Standing over her he whispered: "Eunice, the American people have decreed that the door of hope shall not be closed to any of their citizens because of the accident of birth."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During her whole stay in the sanitarium the Negro question had not been broached to her and her mind seemed almost normal.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Standing over her he whispered: "Eunice, the American people have decreed that the door of hope shall not be closed to any of their citizens because of the accident of birth."
broachedadjectiveUS /broʊtʃt/
of a cask or barrel
From this reading During her whole stay in the sanitarium the Negro question had not been broached to her and her mind seemed almost normal.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Earl now sought to complete the work by letting her know that things had at last been set right and that the color of a man's skin was to no longer be in his way.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Standing over her he whispered: "Eunice, the American people have decreed that the door of hope shall not be closed to any of their citizens because of the accident of birth."
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Standing over her he whispered: "Eunice, the American people have decreed that the door of hope shall not be closed to any of their citizens because of the accident of birth."
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Earl now sought to complete the work by letting her know that things had at last been set right and that the color of a man's skin was to no longer be in his way.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading _Sorrow and Gladness._ In the parlor of the sanitarium Earl sat awaiting the coming of Eunice, his face telling of the hopes now alive within his heart.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Earl now sought to complete the work by letting her know that things had at last been set right and that the color of a man's skin was to no longer be in his way.
decreedadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading Standing over her he whispered: "Eunice, the American people have decreed that the door of hope shall not be closed to any of their citizens because of the accident of birth."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Standing over her he whispered: "Eunice, the American people have decreed that the door of hope shall not be closed to any of their citizens because of the accident of birth."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During her whole stay in the sanitarium the Negro question had not been broached to her and her mind seemed almost normal.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading _Sorrow and Gladness._ In the parlor of the sanitarium Earl sat awaiting the coming of Eunice, his face telling of the hopes now alive within his heart.
Eunice
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From this reading _Sorrow and Gladness._ In the parlor of the sanitarium Earl sat awaiting the coming of Eunice, his face telling of the hopes now alive within his heart.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading With an exclamation of joy Eunice ran and threw herself into his arms.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading _Sorrow and Gladness._ In the parlor of the sanitarium Earl sat awaiting the coming of Eunice, his face telling of the hopes now alive within his heart.
Gladnessnoun
experiencing joy and pleasure
From this reading _Sorrow and Gladness._ In the parlor of the sanitarium Earl sat awaiting the coming of Eunice, his face telling of the hopes now alive within his heart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During her whole stay in the sanitarium the Negro question had not been broached to her and her mind seemed almost normal.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Standing over her he whispered: "Eunice, the American people have decreed that the door of hope shall not be closed to any of their citizens because of the accident of birth."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Standing over her he whispered: "Eunice, the American people have decreed that the door of hope shall not be closed to any of their citizens because of the accident of birth."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading _Sorrow and Gladness._ In the parlor of the sanitarium Earl sat awaiting the coming of Eunice, his face telling of the hopes now alive within his heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading During her whole stay in the sanitarium the Negro question had not been broached to her and her mind seemed almost normal.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading With an exclamation of joy Eunice ran and threw herself into his arms.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Sorrow and Gladness._ In the parlor of the sanitarium Earl sat awaiting the coming of Eunice, his face telling of the hopes now alive within his heart.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Standing over her he whispered: "Eunice, the American people have decreed that the door of hope shall not be closed to any of their citizens because of the accident of birth."
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading _Sorrow and Gladness._ In the parlor of the sanitarium Earl sat awaiting the coming of Eunice, his face telling of the hopes now alive within his heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Sorrow and Gladness._ In the parlor of the sanitarium Earl sat awaiting the coming of Eunice, his face telling of the hopes now alive within his heart.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With an exclamation of joy Eunice ran and threw herself into his arms.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading With an exclamation of joy Eunice ran and threw herself into his arms.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Earl now sought to complete the work by letting her know that things had at last been set right and that the color of a man's skin was to no longer be in his way.
immediately past
From this reading Earl now sought to complete the work by letting her know that things had at last been set right and that the color of a man's skin was to no longer be in his way.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading Earl now sought to complete the work by letting her know that things had at last been set right and that the color of a man's skin was to no longer be in his way.
for more time
From this reading Earl now sought to complete the work by letting her know that things had at last been set right and that the color of a man's skin was to no longer be in his way.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Earl now sought to complete the work by letting her know that things had at last been set right and that the color of a man's skin was to no longer be in his way.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading During her whole stay in the sanitarium the Negro question had not been broached to her and her mind seemed almost normal.
NegronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading During her whole stay in the sanitarium the Negro question had not been broached to her and her mind seemed almost normal.
not any; not one
From this reading Earl now sought to complete the work by letting her know that things had at last been set right and that the color of a man's skin was to no longer be in his way.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading During her whole stay in the sanitarium the Negro question had not been broached to her and her mind seemed almost normal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During her whole stay in the sanitarium the Negro question had not been broached to her and her mind seemed almost normal.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _Sorrow and Gladness._ In the parlor of the sanitarium Earl sat awaiting the coming of Eunice, his face telling of the hopes now alive within his heart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Sorrow and Gladness._ In the parlor of the sanitarium Earl sat awaiting the coming of Eunice, his face telling of the hopes now alive within his heart.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Standing over her he whispered: "Eunice, the American people have decreed that the door of hope shall not be closed to any of their citizens because of the accident of birth."
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading _Sorrow and Gladness._ In the parlor of the sanitarium Earl sat awaiting the coming of Eunice, his face telling of the hopes now alive within his heart.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Standing over her he whispered: "Eunice, the American people have decreed that the door of hope shall not be closed to any of their citizens because of the accident of birth."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading During her whole stay in the sanitarium the Negro question had not been broached to her and her mind seemed almost normal.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading With an exclamation of joy Eunice ran and threw herself into his arms.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Earl now sought to complete the work by letting her know that things had at last been set right and that the color of a man's skin was to no longer be in his way.
sanitariumnoun
a hospital for recuperation or for the treatment of chronic diseases
From this reading _Sorrow and Gladness._ In the parlor of the sanitarium Earl sat awaiting the coming of Eunice, his face telling of the hopes now alive within his heart.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading _Sorrow and Gladness._ In the parlor of the sanitarium Earl sat awaiting the coming of Eunice, his face telling of the hopes now alive within his heart.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading During her whole stay in the sanitarium the Negro question had not been broached to her and her mind seemed almost normal.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Earl now sought to complete the work by letting her know that things had at last been set right and that the color of a man's skin was to no longer be in his way.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Standing over her he whispered: "Eunice, the American people have decreed that the door of hope shall not be closed to any of their citizens because of the accident of birth."
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Earl now sought to complete the work by letting her know that things had at last been set right and that the color of a man's skin was to no longer be in his way.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading _Sorrow and Gladness._ In the parlor of the sanitarium Earl sat awaiting the coming of Eunice, his face telling of the hopes now alive within his heart.
that is looked for
From this reading Earl now sought to complete the work by letting her know that things had at last been set right and that the color of a man's skin was to no longer be in his way.
having a supporting base
From this reading Standing over her he whispered: "Eunice, the American people have decreed that the door of hope shall not be closed to any of their citizens because of the accident of birth."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading During her whole stay in the sanitarium the Negro question had not been broached to her and her mind seemed almost normal.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading _Sorrow and Gladness._ In the parlor of the sanitarium Earl sat awaiting the coming of Eunice, his face telling of the hopes now alive within his heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Earl now sought to complete the work by letting her know that things had at last been set right and that the color of a man's skin was to no longer be in his way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Sorrow and Gladness._ In the parlor of the sanitarium Earl sat awaiting the coming of Eunice, his face telling of the hopes now alive within his heart.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Standing over her he whispered: "Eunice, the American people have decreed that the door of hope shall not be closed to any of their citizens because of the accident of birth."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Earl now sought to complete the work by letting her know that things had at last been set right and that the color of a man's skin was to no longer be in his way.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading With an exclamation of joy Eunice ran and threw herself into his arms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During her whole stay in the sanitarium the Negro question had not been broached to her and her mind seemed almost normal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Earl now sought to complete the work by letting her know that things had at last been set right and that the color of a man's skin was to no longer be in his way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Earl now sought to complete the work by letting her know that things had at last been set right and that the color of a man's skin was to no longer be in his way.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Standing over her he whispered: "Eunice, the American people have decreed that the door of hope shall not be closed to any of their citizens because of the accident of birth."
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading During her whole stay in the sanitarium the Negro question had not been broached to her and her mind seemed almost normal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With an exclamation of joy Eunice ran and threw herself into his arms.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading _Sorrow and Gladness._ In the parlor of the sanitarium Earl sat awaiting the coming of Eunice, his face telling of the hopes now alive within his heart.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Earl now sought to complete the work by letting her know that things had at last been set right and that the color of a man's skin was to no longer be in his way.
