used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Nannie Maitland, trembling very much, pressed into her brother's hand that certificate for what was, in those days, a very considerable fortune, Blair had been deeply moved.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading For a moment he thought that even if she had carried out her threat of disinheriting him he would be able to forgive her.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading When he saw the certificate, and knew that at the last moment his mother's ruthless purpose had flagged, her iron will had bent, a wave of something like tenderness rose above his hate as the tide rises above wrecking rocks.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It came after a night, not of grief, to be sure, but of what might be called cosmic emotion,--the child's realization of the parent's death.
anew
From this reading But as inevitably the wave of feeling ebbed, and he saw again those black rocks of hate below the moving brightness of the tide, he reminded himself that this gift of hers was only a small part of what belonged to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he saw the certificate, and knew that at the last moment his mother's ruthless purpose had flagged, her iron will had bent, a wave of something like tenderness rose above his hate as the tide rises above wrecking rocks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When he saw the certificate, and knew that at the last moment his mother's ruthless purpose had flagged, her iron will had bent, a wave of something like tenderness rose above his hate as the tide rises above wrecking rocks.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he saw the certificate, and knew that at the last moment his mother's ruthless purpose had flagged, her iron will had bent, a wave of something like tenderness rose above his hate as the tide rises above wrecking rocks.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It came after a night, not of grief, to be sure, but of what might be called cosmic emotion,--the child's realization of the parent's death.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Nannie Maitland, trembling very much, pressed into her brother's hand that certificate for what was, in those days, a very considerable fortune, Blair had been deeply moved.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading But as inevitably the wave of feeling ebbed, and he saw again those black rocks of hate below the moving brightness of the tide, he reminded himself that this gift of hers was only a small part of what belonged to him.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading But as inevitably the wave of feeling ebbed, and he saw again those black rocks of hate below the moving brightness of the tide, he reminded himself that this gift of hers was only a small part of what belonged to him.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading When he saw the certificate, and knew that at the last moment his mother's ruthless purpose had flagged, her iron will had bent, a wave of something like tenderness rose above his hate as the tide rises above wrecking rocks.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading But as inevitably the wave of feeling ebbed, and he saw again those black rocks of hate below the moving brightness of the tide, he reminded himself that this gift of hers was only a small part of what belonged to him.
BlairnounUS /bler/
British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading When Nannie Maitland, trembling very much, pressed into her brother's hand that certificate for what was, in those days, a very considerable fortune, Blair had been deeply moved.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading But as inevitably the wave of feeling ebbed, and he saw again those black rocks of hate below the moving brightness of the tide, he reminded himself that this gift of hers was only a small part of what belonged to him.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading When Nannie Maitland, trembling very much, pressed into her brother's hand that certificate for what was, in those days, a very considerable fortune, Blair had been deeply moved.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It came after a night, not of grief, to be sure, but of what might be called cosmic emotion,--the child's realization of the parent's death.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It came after a night, not of grief, to be sure, but of what might be called cosmic emotion,--the child's realization of the parent's death.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It came after a night, not of grief, to be sure, but of what might be called cosmic emotion,--the child's realization of the parent's death.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading For a moment he thought that even if she had carried out her threat of disinheriting him he would be able to forgive her.
certificatenounUS /sərˈtɪfɪkət/
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading When Nannie Maitland, trembling very much, pressed into her brother's hand that certificate for what was, in those days, a very considerable fortune, Blair had been deeply moved.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It came after a night, not of grief, to be sure, but of what might be called cosmic emotion,--the child's realization of the parent's death.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When Nannie Maitland, trembling very much, pressed into her brother's hand that certificate for what was, in those days, a very considerable fortune, Blair had been deeply moved.
cosmicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːzmɪk/
of or from or pertaining to or characteristic of the cosmos or universe
From this reading It came after a night, not of grief, to be sure, but of what might be called cosmic emotion,--the child's realization of the parent's death.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading When Nannie Maitland, trembling very much, pressed into her brother's hand that certificate for what was, in those days, a very considerable fortune, Blair had been deeply moved.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It came after a night, not of grief, to be sure, but of what might be called cosmic emotion,--the child's realization of the parent's death.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading When Nannie Maitland, trembling very much, pressed into her brother's hand that certificate for what was, in those days, a very considerable fortune, Blair had been deeply moved.
disinheriting
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From this reading For a moment he thought that even if she had carried out her threat of disinheriting him he would be able to forgive her.
ebbedverbUS /ˈebəd/
past form of “ebb” — flow back or recede
From this reading But as inevitably the wave of feeling ebbed, and he saw again those black rocks of hate below the moving brightness of the tide, he reminded himself that this gift of hers was only a small part of what belonged to him.
any strong feeling
From this reading It came after a night, not of grief, to be sure, but of what might be called cosmic emotion,--the child's realization of the parent's death.
divisible by two
From this reading For a moment he thought that even if she had carried out her threat of disinheriting him he would be able to forgive her.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading But as inevitably the wave of feeling ebbed, and he saw again those black rocks of hate below the moving brightness of the tide, he reminded himself that this gift of hers was only a small part of what belonged to him.
flaggedverbUS /flæɡd/
inflected form of “flag” — communicate or signal with a flag
From this reading When he saw the certificate, and knew that at the last moment his mother's ruthless purpose had flagged, her iron will had bent, a wave of something like tenderness rose above his hate as the tide rises above wrecking rocks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Nannie Maitland, trembling very much, pressed into her brother's hand that certificate for what was, in those days, a very considerable fortune, Blair had been deeply moved.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading For a moment he thought that even if she had carried out her threat of disinheriting him he would be able to forgive her.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading When Nannie Maitland, trembling very much, pressed into her brother's hand that certificate for what was, in those days, a very considerable fortune, Blair had been deeply moved.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading But as inevitably the wave of feeling ebbed, and he saw again those black rocks of hate below the moving brightness of the tide, he reminded himself that this gift of hers was only a small part of what belonged to him.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading It came after a night, not of grief, to be sure, but of what might be called cosmic emotion,--the child's realization of the parent's death.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Nannie Maitland, trembling very much, pressed into her brother's hand that certificate for what was, in those days, a very considerable fortune, Blair had been deeply moved.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading When Nannie Maitland, trembling very much, pressed into her brother's hand that certificate for what was, in those days, a very considerable fortune, Blair had been deeply moved.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading When he saw the certificate, and knew that at the last moment his mother's ruthless purpose had flagged, her iron will had bent, a wave of something like tenderness rose above his hate as the tide rises above wrecking rocks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he saw the certificate, and knew that at the last moment his mother's ruthless purpose had flagged, her iron will had bent, a wave of something like tenderness rose above his hate as the tide rises above wrecking rocks.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Nannie Maitland, trembling very much, pressed into her brother's hand that certificate for what was, in those days, a very considerable fortune, Blair had been deeply moved.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading But as inevitably the wave of feeling ebbed, and he saw again those black rocks of hate below the moving brightness of the tide, he reminded himself that this gift of hers was only a small part of what belonged to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For a moment he thought that even if she had carried out her threat of disinheriting him he would be able to forgive her.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But as inevitably the wave of feeling ebbed, and he saw again those black rocks of hate below the moving brightness of the tide, he reminded himself that this gift of hers was only a small part of what belonged to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he saw the certificate, and knew that at the last moment his mother's ruthless purpose had flagged, her iron will had bent, a wave of something like tenderness rose above his hate as the tide rises above wrecking rocks.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For a moment he thought that even if she had carried out her threat of disinheriting him he would be able to forgive her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Nannie Maitland, trembling very much, pressed into her brother's hand that certificate for what was, in those days, a very considerable fortune, Blair had been deeply moved.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading But as inevitably the wave of feeling ebbed, and he saw again those black rocks of hate below the moving brightness of the tide, he reminded himself that this gift of hers was only a small part of what belonged to him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Nannie Maitland, trembling very much, pressed into her brother's hand that certificate for what was, in those days, a very considerable fortune, Blair had been deeply moved.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading When he saw the certificate, and knew that at the last moment his mother's ruthless purpose had flagged, her iron will had bent, a wave of something like tenderness rose above his hate as the tide rises above wrecking rocks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It came after a night, not of grief, to be sure, but of what might be called cosmic emotion,--the child's realization of the parent's death.
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 When he saw the certificate, and knew that at the last moment his mother's ruthless purpose had flagged, her iron will had bent, a wave of something like tenderness rose above his hate as the tide rises above wrecking rocks.
immediately past
From this reading When he saw the certificate, and knew that at the last moment his mother's ruthless purpose had flagged, her iron will had bent, a wave of something like tenderness rose above his hate as the tide rises above wrecking rocks.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When he saw the certificate, and knew that at the last moment his mother's ruthless purpose had flagged, her iron will had bent, a wave of something like tenderness rose above his hate as the tide rises above wrecking rocks.
MaitlandnounUS /ˈmeɪtlənd/
English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
From this reading When Nannie Maitland, trembling very much, pressed into her brother's hand that certificate for what was, in those days, a very considerable fortune, Blair had been deeply moved.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It came after a night, not of grief, to be sure, but of what might be called cosmic emotion,--the child's realization of the parent's death.
a particular point in time
From this reading When he saw the certificate, and knew that at the last moment his mother's ruthless purpose had flagged, her iron will had bent, a wave of something like tenderness rose above his hate as the tide rises above wrecking rocks.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading When he saw the certificate, and knew that at the last moment his mother's ruthless purpose had flagged, her iron will had bent, a wave of something like tenderness rose above his hate as the tide rises above wrecking rocks.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading When Nannie Maitland, trembling very much, pressed into her brother's hand that certificate for what was, in those days, a very considerable fortune, Blair had been deeply moved.
in motion
From this reading But as inevitably the wave of feeling ebbed, and he saw again those black rocks of hate below the moving brightness of the tide, he reminded himself that this gift of hers was only a small part of what belonged to him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When Nannie Maitland, trembling very much, pressed into her brother's hand that certificate for what was, in those days, a very considerable fortune, Blair had been deeply moved.
Nannie
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From this reading When Nannie Maitland, trembling very much, pressed into her brother's hand that certificate for what was, in those days, a very considerable fortune, Blair had been deeply moved.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It came after a night, not of grief, to be sure, but of what might be called cosmic emotion,--the child's realization of the parent's death.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It came after a night, not of grief, to be sure, but of what might be called cosmic emotion,--the child's realization of the parent's death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It came after a night, not of grief, to be sure, but of what might be called cosmic emotion,--the child's realization of the parent's death.
and nothing more
From this reading But as inevitably the wave of feeling ebbed, and he saw again those black rocks of hate below the moving brightness of the tide, he reminded himself that this gift of hers was only a small part of what belonged to him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For a moment he thought that even if she had carried out her threat of disinheriting him he would be able to forgive her.
parent'snounUS /ˈperənts/
possessive form of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading It came after a night, not of grief, to be sure, but of what might be called cosmic emotion,--the child's realization of the parent's death.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But as inevitably the wave of feeling ebbed, and he saw again those black rocks of hate below the moving brightness of the tide, he reminded himself that this gift of hers was only a small part of what belonged to him.
compacted by ironing
From this reading When Nannie Maitland, trembling very much, pressed into her brother's hand that certificate for what was, in those days, a very considerable fortune, Blair had been deeply moved.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading When he saw the certificate, and knew that at the last moment his mother's ruthless purpose had flagged, her iron will had bent, a wave of something like tenderness rose above his hate as the tide rises above wrecking rocks.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading It came after a night, not of grief, to be sure, but of what might be called cosmic emotion,--the child's realization of the parent's death.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading But as inevitably the wave of feeling ebbed, and he saw again those black rocks of hate below the moving brightness of the tide, he reminded himself that this gift of hers was only a small part of what belonged to him.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading When he saw the certificate, and knew that at the last moment his mother's ruthless purpose had flagged, her iron will had bent, a wave of something like tenderness rose above his hate as the tide rises above wrecking rocks.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading When he saw the certificate, and knew that at the last moment his mother's ruthless purpose had flagged, her iron will had bent, a wave of something like tenderness rose above his hate as the tide rises above wrecking rocks.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading When he saw the certificate, and knew that at the last moment his mother's ruthless purpose had flagged, her iron will had bent, a wave of something like tenderness rose above his hate as the tide rises above wrecking rocks.
ruthlessadjectiveUS /ˈruːθləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading When he saw the certificate, and knew that at the last moment his mother's ruthless purpose had flagged, her iron will had bent, a wave of something like tenderness rose above his hate as the tide rises above wrecking rocks.
cut with a saw
From this reading When he saw the certificate, and knew that at the last moment his mother's ruthless purpose had flagged, her iron will had bent, a wave of something like tenderness rose above his hate as the tide rises above wrecking rocks.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a moment he thought that even if she had carried out her threat of disinheriting him he would be able to forgive her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But as inevitably the wave of feeling ebbed, and he saw again those black rocks of hate below the moving brightness of the tide, he reminded himself that this gift of hers was only a small part of what belonged to him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading When he saw the certificate, and knew that at the last moment his mother's ruthless purpose had flagged, her iron will had bent, a wave of something like tenderness rose above his hate as the tide rises above wrecking rocks.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading It came after a night, not of grief, to be sure, but of what might be called cosmic emotion,--the child's realization of the parent's death.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading When he saw the certificate, and knew that at the last moment his mother's ruthless purpose had flagged, her iron will had bent, a wave of something like tenderness rose above his hate as the tide rises above wrecking rocks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Nannie Maitland, trembling very much, pressed into her brother's hand that certificate for what was, in those days, a very considerable fortune, Blair had been deeply moved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It came after a night, not of grief, to be sure, but of what might be called cosmic emotion,--the child's realization of the parent's death.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But as inevitably the wave of feeling ebbed, and he saw again those black rocks of hate below the moving brightness of the tide, he reminded himself that this gift of hers was only a small part of what belonged to him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading When Nannie Maitland, trembling very much, pressed into her brother's hand that certificate for what was, in those days, a very considerable fortune, Blair had been deeply moved.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For a moment he thought that even if she had carried out her threat of disinheriting him he would be able to forgive her.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading For a moment he thought that even if she had carried out her threat of disinheriting him he would be able to forgive her.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading When he saw the certificate, and knew that at the last moment his mother's ruthless purpose had flagged, her iron will had bent, a wave of something like tenderness rose above his hate as the tide rises above wrecking rocks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It came after a night, not of grief, to be sure, but of what might be called cosmic emotion,--the child's realization of the parent's death.
a shaky motion
From this reading When Nannie Maitland, trembling very much, pressed into her brother's hand that certificate for what was, in those days, a very considerable fortune, Blair had been deeply moved.
precisely as stated
From this reading When Nannie Maitland, trembling very much, pressed into her brother's hand that certificate for what was, in those days, a very considerable fortune, Blair had been deeply moved.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Nannie Maitland, trembling very much, pressed into her brother's hand that certificate for what was, in those days, a very considerable fortune, Blair had been deeply moved.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading When he saw the certificate, and knew that at the last moment his mother's ruthless purpose had flagged, her iron will had bent, a wave of something like tenderness rose above his hate as the tide rises above wrecking rocks.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When Nannie Maitland, trembling very much, pressed into her brother's hand that certificate for what was, in those days, a very considerable fortune, Blair had been deeply moved.
at the time that
From this reading When Nannie Maitland, trembling very much, pressed into her brother's hand that certificate for what was, in those days, a very considerable fortune, Blair had been deeply moved.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When he saw the certificate, and knew that at the last moment his mother's ruthless purpose had flagged, her iron will had bent, a wave of something like tenderness rose above his hate as the tide rises above wrecking rocks.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For a moment he thought that even if she had carried out her threat of disinheriting him he would be able to forgive her.
wreckingnounUS /ˈrekɪŋ/
the event of a structure being completely demolished and leveled
From this reading When he saw the certificate, and knew that at the last moment his mother's ruthless purpose had flagged, her iron will had bent, a wave of something like tenderness rose above his hate as the tide rises above wrecking rocks.
