AGAINadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading SHE PROMISED NOT TO TRY AGAIN Oh! no, she will not try it again.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Doubtless the wish, the longing for death, so unmistakably written on her pale face the other morning, are still visible there; but they are softened, resigned.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the first place how could she go as far as the river, now that she can not stir from her bed?
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading In the first place how could she go as far as the river, now that she can not stir from her bed?
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Doubtless the wish, the longing for death, so unmistakably written on her pale face the other morning, are still visible there; but they are softened, resigned.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading In the first place how could she go as far as the river, now that she can not stir from her bed?
Commissaire
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From this reading Monsieur le Commissaire need have no fear.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the first place how could she go as far as the river, now that she can not stir from her bed?
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Doubtless the wish, the longing for death, so unmistakably written on her pale face the other morning, are still visible there; but they are softened, resigned.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading If Monsieur le Commissaire could see her now, he would not doubt her word.
DoubtlessadverbUS /ˈdaʊtləs/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Doubtless the wish, the longing for death, so unmistakably written on her pale face the other morning, are still visible there; but they are softened, resigned.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Doubtless the wish, the longing for death, so unmistakably written on her pale face the other morning, are still visible there; but they are softened, resigned.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In the first place how could she go as far as the river, now that she can not stir from her bed?
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Monsieur le Commissaire need have no fear.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place how could she go as far as the river, now that she can not stir from her bed?
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Doubtless the wish, the longing for death, so unmistakably written on her pale face the other morning, are still visible there; but they are softened, resigned.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the first place how could she go as far as the river, now that she can not stir from her bed?
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the first place how could she go as far as the river, now that she can not stir from her bed?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Monsieur le Commissaire need have no fear.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Monsieur le Commissaire could see her now, he would not doubt her word.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the first place how could she go as far as the river, now that she can not stir from her bed?
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the first place how could she go as far as the river, now that she can not stir from her bed?
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Monsieur le Commissaire could see her now, he would not doubt her word.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first place how could she go as far as the river, now that she can not stir from her bed?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SHE PROMISED NOT TO TRY AGAIN Oh! no, she will not try it again.
lenounUS /lə/
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Monsieur le Commissaire need have no fear.
longingnounUS /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Doubtless the wish, the longing for death, so unmistakably written on her pale face the other morning, are still visible there; but they are softened, resigned.
MonsieurnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Monsieur le Commissaire need have no fear.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Doubtless the wish, the longing for death, so unmistakably written on her pale face the other morning, are still visible there; but they are softened, resigned.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Monsieur le Commissaire need have no fear.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading SHE PROMISED NOT TO TRY AGAIN Oh! no, she will not try it again.
NOTadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SHE PROMISED NOT TO TRY AGAIN Oh! no, she will not try it again.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In the first place how could she go as far as the river, now that she can not stir from her bed?
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading SHE PROMISED NOT TO TRY AGAIN Oh! no, she will not try it again.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Doubtless the wish, the longing for death, so unmistakably written on her pale face the other morning, are still visible there; but they are softened, resigned.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Doubtless the wish, the longing for death, so unmistakably written on her pale face the other morning, are still visible there; but they are softened, resigned.
paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Doubtless the wish, the longing for death, so unmistakably written on her pale face the other morning, are still visible there; but they are softened, resigned.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place how could she go as far as the river, now that she can not stir from her bed?
PROMISEDverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading SHE PROMISED NOT TO TRY AGAIN Oh! no, she will not try it again.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading Doubtless the wish, the longing for death, so unmistakably written on her pale face the other morning, are still visible there; but they are softened, resigned.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading In the first place how could she go as far as the river, now that she can not stir from her bed?
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If Monsieur le Commissaire could see her now, he would not doubt her word.
SHEpronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHE PROMISED NOT TO TRY AGAIN Oh! no, she will not try it again.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Doubtless the wish, the longing for death, so unmistakably written on her pale face the other morning, are still visible there; but they are softened, resigned.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading Doubtless the wish, the longing for death, so unmistakably written on her pale face the other morning, are still visible there; but they are softened, resigned.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Doubtless the wish, the longing for death, so unmistakably written on her pale face the other morning, are still visible there; but they are softened, resigned.
stirverbUS /stɜːr/
move an implement through
From this reading In the first place how could she go as far as the river, now that she can not stir from her bed?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the first place how could she go as far as the river, now that she can not stir from her bed?
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the first place how could she go as far as the river, now that she can not stir from her bed?
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Doubtless the wish, the longing for death, so unmistakably written on her pale face the other morning, are still visible there; but they are softened, resigned.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Doubtless the wish, the longing for death, so unmistakably written on her pale face the other morning, are still visible there; but they are softened, resigned.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SHE PROMISED NOT TO TRY AGAIN Oh! no, she will not try it again.
TRYverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading SHE PROMISED NOT TO TRY AGAIN Oh! no, she will not try it again.
unmistakablyadverbUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbli/
without possibility of mistake
From this reading Doubtless the wish, the longing for death, so unmistakably written on her pale face the other morning, are still visible there; but they are softened, resigned.
visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Doubtless the wish, the longing for death, so unmistakably written on her pale face the other morning, are still visible there; but they are softened, resigned.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading SHE PROMISED NOT TO TRY AGAIN Oh! no, she will not try it again.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Doubtless the wish, the longing for death, so unmistakably written on her pale face the other morning, are still visible there; but they are softened, resigned.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading If Monsieur le Commissaire could see her now, he would not doubt her word.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Monsieur le Commissaire could see her now, he would not doubt her word.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Doubtless the wish, the longing for death, so unmistakably written on her pale face the other morning, are still visible there; but they are softened, resigned.
