used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She put up her hand as if to shut out a picture.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading No, we must think only of his sacrifice, his enforced humiliation, in order to try to make amends for the past according to his light.
amendsnounUS /əˈmendz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading No, we must think only of his sacrifice, his enforced humiliation, in order to try to make amends for the past according to his light.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His is one of the natures that have moments when an impulse throws them off their balance and ruins the work of years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His is one of the natures that have moments when an impulse throws them off their balance and ruins the work of years.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She put up her hand as if to shut out a picture.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading His is one of the natures that have moments when an impulse throws them off their balance and ruins the work of years.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "He did not know what he was doing.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "He did not know what he was doing.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't let us think of it!" she exclaimed with a shudder.
enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading No, we must think only of his sacrifice, his enforced humiliation, in order to try to make amends for the past according to his light.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Don't let us think of it!" she exclaimed with a shudder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No, we must think only of his sacrifice, his enforced humiliation, in order to try to make amends for the past according to his light.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She put up her hand as if to shut out a picture.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His is one of the natures that have moments when an impulse throws them off their balance and ruins the work of years.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He did not know what he was doing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She put up her hand as if to shut out a picture.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His is one of the natures that have moments when an impulse throws them off their balance and ruins the work of years.
humiliationnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading No, we must think only of his sacrifice, his enforced humiliation, in order to try to make amends for the past according to his light.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She put up her hand as if to shut out a picture.
an instinctive motive
From this reading His is one of the natures that have moments when an impulse throws them off their balance and ruins the work of years.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No, we must think only of his sacrifice, his enforced humiliation, in order to try to make amends for the past according to his light.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His is one of the natures that have moments when an impulse throws them off their balance and ruins the work of years.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Don't let us think of it!" she exclaimed with a shudder.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "He did not know what he was doing.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Don't let us think of it!" she exclaimed with a shudder.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading No, we must think only of his sacrifice, his enforced humiliation, in order to try to make amends for the past according to his light.
engage in
From this reading No, we must think only of his sacrifice, his enforced humiliation, in order to try to make amends for the past according to his light.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading His is one of the natures that have moments when an impulse throws them off their balance and ruins the work of years.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading No, we must think only of his sacrifice, his enforced humiliation, in order to try to make amends for the past according to his light.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading His is one of the natures that have moments when an impulse throws them off their balance and ruins the work of years.
not any; not one
From this reading No, we must think only of his sacrifice, his enforced humiliation, in order to try to make amends for the past according to his light.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "He did not know what he was doing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Don't let us think of it!" she exclaimed with a shudder.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His is one of the natures that have moments when an impulse throws them off their balance and ruins the work of years.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His is one of the natures that have moments when an impulse throws them off their balance and ruins the work of years.
and nothing more
From this reading No, we must think only of his sacrifice, his enforced humiliation, in order to try to make amends for the past according to his light.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading No, we must think only of his sacrifice, his enforced humiliation, in order to try to make amends for the past according to his light.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She put up her hand as if to shut out a picture.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading No, we must think only of his sacrifice, his enforced humiliation, in order to try to make amends for the past according to his light.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading She put up her hand as if to shut out a picture.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She put up her hand as if to shut out a picture.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading His is one of the natures that have moments when an impulse throws them off their balance and ruins the work of years.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading No, we must think only of his sacrifice, his enforced humiliation, in order to try to make amends for the past according to his light.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She put up her hand as if to shut out a picture.
shudderverbUS /ˈʃʌdər/
shake, as from cold
From this reading "Don't let us think of it!" she exclaimed with a shudder.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading She put up her hand as if to shut out a picture.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His is one of the natures that have moments when an impulse throws them off their balance and ruins the work of years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His is one of the natures that have moments when an impulse throws them off their balance and ruins the work of years.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His is one of the natures that have moments when an impulse throws them off their balance and ruins the work of years.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His is one of the natures that have moments when an impulse throws them off their balance and ruins the work of years.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Don't let us think of it!" she exclaimed with a shudder.
throwsnounUS /θroʊz/
plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
From this reading His is one of the natures that have moments when an impulse throws them off their balance and ruins the work of years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She put up her hand as if to shut out a picture.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading No, we must think only of his sacrifice, his enforced humiliation, in order to try to make amends for the past according to his light.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She put up her hand as if to shut out a picture.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Don't let us think of it!" she exclaimed with a shudder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He did not know what he was doing.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading No, we must think only of his sacrifice, his enforced humiliation, in order to try to make amends for the past according to his light.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "He did not know what he was doing.
at the time that
From this reading His is one of the natures that have moments when an impulse throws them off their balance and ruins the work of years.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Don't let us think of it!" she exclaimed with a shudder.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His is one of the natures that have moments when an impulse throws them off their balance and ruins the work of years.
a late time of life
From this reading His is one of the natures that have moments when an impulse throws them off their balance and ruins the work of years.
