used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading _She will give Tita a hint!_ It will be a gift of no mean order, and whether it be well received or not, will always be a gift to be remembered, perhaps with gratitude.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading HOW MINNIE HESCOTT GIVES TITA A HINT; AND LEARNS THAT HINTS MAY BE THROWN AWAY; AND HOW MARGARET'S SOUL IS GRIEVED.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading HOW MINNIE HESCOTT GIVES TITA A HINT; AND LEARNS THAT HINTS MAY BE THROWN AWAY; AND HOW MARGARET'S SOUL IS GRIEVED.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Minnie Hescott, during the time it takes her to go down the terrace steps behind Tita, comes to a resolution.
ceasesnounUS /ˈsiːsɪz/
plural of “cease” — (“cease” is a noun only in the phrase “without cease”) end
From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Minnie Hescott, during the time it takes her to go down the terrace steps behind Tita, comes to a resolution.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Minnie Hescott, during the time it takes her to go down the terrace steps behind Tita, comes to a resolution.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
EntreatynounUS /enˈtriːti/
earnest or urgent request
From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
something acquired without compensation
From this reading _She will give Tita a hint!_ It will be a gift of no mean order, and whether it be well received or not, will always be a gift to be remembered, perhaps with gratitude.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading _She will give Tita a hint!_ It will be a gift of no mean order, and whether it be well received or not, will always be a gift to be remembered, perhaps with gratitude.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading HOW MINNIE HESCOTT GIVES TITA A HINT; AND LEARNS THAT HINTS MAY BE THROWN AWAY; AND HOW MARGARET'S SOUL IS GRIEVED.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Minnie Hescott, during the time it takes her to go down the terrace steps behind Tita, comes to a resolution.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading _She will give Tita a hint!_ It will be a gift of no mean order, and whether it be well received or not, will always be a gift to be remembered, perhaps with gratitude.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
GRIEVEDverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading HOW MINNIE HESCOTT GIVES TITA A HINT; AND LEARNS THAT HINTS MAY BE THROWN AWAY; AND HOW MARGARET'S SOUL IS GRIEVED.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
HESCOTT
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From this reading HOW MINNIE HESCOTT GIVES TITA A HINT; AND LEARNS THAT HINTS MAY BE THROWN AWAY; AND HOW MARGARET'S SOUL IS GRIEVED.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading HOW MINNIE HESCOTT GIVES TITA A HINT; AND LEARNS THAT HINTS MAY BE THROWN AWAY; AND HOW MARGARET'S SOUL IS GRIEVED.
HINTSnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading HOW MINNIE HESCOTT GIVES TITA A HINT; AND LEARNS THAT HINTS MAY BE THROWN AWAY; AND HOW MARGARET'S SOUL IS GRIEVED.
How
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From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
HOYDENnoun
a girl who behaves in a boyish manner
From this reading THE HOYDEN.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Minnie Hescott, during the time it takes her to go down the terrace steps behind Tita, comes to a resolution.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
LEARNSverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading HOW MINNIE HESCOTT GIVES TITA A HINT; AND LEARNS THAT HINTS MAY BE THROWN AWAY; AND HOW MARGARET'S SOUL IS GRIEVED.
MARGARET'S
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From this reading HOW MINNIE HESCOTT GIVES TITA A HINT; AND LEARNS THAT HINTS MAY BE THROWN AWAY; AND HOW MARGARET'S SOUL IS GRIEVED.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading HOW MINNIE HESCOTT GIVES TITA A HINT; AND LEARNS THAT HINTS MAY BE THROWN AWAY; AND HOW MARGARET'S SOUL IS GRIEVED.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading _She will give Tita a hint!_ It will be a gift of no mean order, and whether it be well received or not, will always be a gift to be remembered, perhaps with gratitude.
MINNIE
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From this reading HOW MINNIE HESCOTT GIVES TITA A HINT; AND LEARNS THAT HINTS MAY BE THROWN AWAY; AND HOW MARGARET'S SOUL IS GRIEVED.
not any; not one
From this reading _She will give Tita a hint!_ It will be a gift of no mean order, and whether it be well received or not, will always be a gift to be remembered, perhaps with gratitude.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _She will give Tita a hint!_ It will be a gift of no mean order, and whether it be well received or not, will always be a gift to be remembered, perhaps with gratitude.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _She will give Tita a hint!_ It will be a gift of no mean order, and whether it be well received or not, will always be a gift to be remembered, perhaps with gratitude.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading _She will give Tita a hint!_ It will be a gift of no mean order, and whether it be well received or not, will always be a gift to be remembered, perhaps with gratitude.
by chance
From this reading _She will give Tita a hint!_ It will be a gift of no mean order, and whether it be well received or not, will always be a gift to be remembered, perhaps with gratitude.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading _She will give Tita a hint!_ It will be a gift of no mean order, and whether it be well received or not, will always be a gift to be remembered, perhaps with gratitude.
receivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading _She will give Tita a hint!_ It will be a gift of no mean order, and whether it be well received or not, will always be a gift to be remembered, perhaps with gratitude.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Minnie Hescott, during the time it takes her to go down the terrace steps behind Tita, comes to a resolution.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading HOW MINNIE HESCOTT GIVES TITA A HINT; AND LEARNS THAT HINTS MAY BE THROWN AWAY; AND HOW MARGARET'S SOUL IS GRIEVED.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Minnie Hescott, during the time it takes her to go down the terrace steps behind Tita, comes to a resolution.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Minnie Hescott, during the time it takes her to go down the terrace steps behind Tita, comes to a resolution.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Minnie Hescott, during the time it takes her to go down the terrace steps behind Tita, comes to a resolution.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading HOW MINNIE HESCOTT GIVES TITA A HINT; AND LEARNS THAT HINTS MAY BE THROWN AWAY; AND HOW MARGARET'S SOUL IS GRIEVED.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Minnie Hescott, during the time it takes her to go down the terrace steps behind Tita, comes to a resolution.
Tita
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From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
Tita's
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From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How Tita receives a Basket of Flowers and an Entreaty; and how she ceases to fight against her destiny How a Journey is begun as the Day dies down; and how that Journey ends; and how a great Secret is discovered--the Secret of Tita's Heart
(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 _She will give Tita a hint!_ It will be a gift of no mean order, and whether it be well received or not, will always be a gift to be remembered, perhaps with gratitude.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading _She will give Tita a hint!_ It will be a gift of no mean order, and whether it be well received or not, will always be a gift to be remembered, perhaps with gratitude.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _She will give Tita a hint!_ It will be a gift of no mean order, and whether it be well received or not, will always be a gift to be remembered, perhaps with gratitude.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _She will give Tita a hint!_ It will be a gift of no mean order, and whether it be well received or not, will always be a gift to be remembered, perhaps with gratitude.
