adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is one of the compensating laws of existence that the crisis of human despair and grief is reached on the instant that the reason for it becomes apparent; thereafter it occupies itself for a season in the gradual process of wearing itself out.
aloudadverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
using the voice; not silently
From this reading For three days, and the greater portion of two nights, she had cried aloud to the four dumb walls of the Hat Ranch:
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Time is the great healer of human woe, and if in the darkness of despair one tiny ray of hope can filter through, an automatic rebound to the normal conditions of life quickly follows.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is one of the compensating laws of existence that the crisis of human despair and grief is reached on the instant that the reason for it becomes apparent; thereafter it occupies itself for a season in the gradual process of wearing itself out.
apparentadjectiveUS /əˈperənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It is one of the compensating laws of existence that the crisis of human despair and grief is reached on the instant that the reason for it becomes apparent; thereafter it occupies itself for a season in the gradual process of wearing itself out.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
automaticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
From this reading Time is the great healer of human woe, and if in the darkness of despair one tiny ray of hope can filter through, an automatic rebound to the normal conditions of life quickly follows.
battlingverbUS /ˈbætəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “battle” — battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The death of a loved one would not be endurable, were it not that Hope dares to reach beyond the grave.
becomesverbUS /bɪˈkʌmz/
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It is one of the compensating laws of existence that the crisis of human despair and grief is reached on the instant that the reason for it becomes apparent; thereafter it occupies itself for a season in the gradual process of wearing itself out.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The death of a loved one would not be endurable, were it not that Hope dares to reach beyond the grave.
BobverbUS /bɑːb/
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
brainnounUS /breɪn/
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Time is the great healer of human woe, and if in the darkness of despair one tiny ray of hope can filter through, an automatic rebound to the normal conditions of life quickly follows.
compensatingverbUS /ˈkɑːmpənseɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “compensate” — adjust for
From this reading It is one of the compensating laws of existence that the crisis of human despair and grief is reached on the instant that the reason for it becomes apparent; thereafter it occupies itself for a season in the gradual process of wearing itself out.
conditionsnounUS /kənˈdɪʃənz/
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Time is the great healer of human woe, and if in the darkness of despair one tiny ray of hope can filter through, an automatic rebound to the normal conditions of life quickly follows.
Corblay
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From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading For three days, and the greater portion of two nights, she had cried aloud to the four dumb walls of the Hat Ranch:
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading It is one of the compensating laws of existence that the crisis of human despair and grief is reached on the instant that the reason for it becomes apparent; thereafter it occupies itself for a season in the gradual process of wearing itself out.
daresnounUS /derz/
plural of “dare” — a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading The death of a loved one would not be endurable, were it not that Hope dares to reach beyond the grave.
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Time is the great healer of human woe, and if in the darkness of despair one tiny ray of hope can filter through, an automatic rebound to the normal conditions of life quickly follows.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The death of a loved one would not be endurable, were it not that Hope dares to reach beyond the grave.
despairnounUS /dɪˈsper/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading It is one of the compensating laws of existence that the crisis of human despair and grief is reached on the instant that the reason for it becomes apparent; thereafter it occupies itself for a season in the gradual process of wearing itself out.
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
DonnanounUS /ˈdɑːnə/
an Italian woman of rank
From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading For three days, and the greater portion of two nights, she had cried aloud to the four dumb walls of the Hat Ranch:
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
endurableadjective
capable of being borne though unpleasant
From this reading The death of a loved one would not be endurable, were it not that Hope dares to reach beyond the grave.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading It is one of the compensating laws of existence that the crisis of human despair and grief is reached on the instant that the reason for it becomes apparent; thereafter it occupies itself for a season in the gradual process of wearing itself out.
filterverbUS /ˈfɪltər/
remove by passing through a filter
From this reading Time is the great healer of human woe, and if in the darkness of despair one tiny ray of hope can filter through, an automatic rebound to the normal conditions of life quickly follows.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Time is the great healer of human woe, and if in the darkness of despair one tiny ray of hope can filter through, an automatic rebound to the normal conditions of life quickly follows.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is one of the compensating laws of existence that the crisis of human despair and grief is reached on the instant that the reason for it becomes apparent; thereafter it occupies itself for a season in the gradual process of wearing itself out.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading For three days, and the greater portion of two nights, she had cried aloud to the four dumb walls of the Hat Ranch:
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading It is one of the compensating laws of existence that the crisis of human despair and grief is reached on the instant that the reason for it becomes apparent; thereafter it occupies itself for a season in the gradual process of wearing itself out.
gravenounUS /ɡreɪv/
death of a person
From this reading The death of a loved one would not be endurable, were it not that Hope dares to reach beyond the grave.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Time is the great healer of human woe, and if in the darkness of despair one tiny ray of hope can filter through, an automatic rebound to the normal conditions of life quickly follows.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading For three days, and the greater portion of two nights, she had cried aloud to the four dumb walls of the Hat Ranch:
griefnounUS /ɡriːf/
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading It is one of the compensating laws of existence that the crisis of human despair and grief is reached on the instant that the reason for it becomes apparent; thereafter it occupies itself for a season in the gradual process of wearing itself out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For three days, and the greater portion of two nights, she had cried aloud to the four dumb walls of the Hat Ranch:
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
healernounUS /ˈhiːlər/
a person skilled in a particular type of therapy
From this reading Time is the great healer of human woe, and if in the darkness of despair one tiny ray of hope can filter through, an automatic rebound to the normal conditions of life quickly follows.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Time is the great healer of human woe, and if in the darkness of despair one tiny ray of hope can filter through, an automatic rebound to the normal conditions of life quickly follows.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading It is one of the compensating laws of existence that the crisis of human despair and grief is reached on the instant that the reason for it becomes apparent; thereafter it occupies itself for a season in the gradual process of wearing itself out.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Time is the great healer of human woe, and if in the darkness of despair one tiny ray of hope can filter through, an automatic rebound to the normal conditions of life quickly follows.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is one of the compensating laws of existence that the crisis of human despair and grief is reached on the instant that the reason for it becomes apparent; thereafter it occupies itself for a season in the gradual process of wearing itself out.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading It is one of the compensating laws of existence that the crisis of human despair and grief is reached on the instant that the reason for it becomes apparent; thereafter it occupies itself for a season in the gradual process of wearing itself out.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is one of the compensating laws of existence that the crisis of human despair and grief is reached on the instant that the reason for it becomes apparent; thereafter it occupies itself for a season in the gradual process of wearing itself out.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is one of the compensating laws of existence that the crisis of human despair and grief is reached on the instant that the reason for it becomes apparent; thereafter it occupies itself for a season in the gradual process of wearing itself out.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It is one of the compensating laws of existence that the crisis of human despair and grief is reached on the instant that the reason for it becomes apparent; thereafter it occupies itself for a season in the gradual process of wearing itself out.
lawsnounUS /lɔːz/
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading It is one of the compensating laws of existence that the crisis of human despair and grief is reached on the instant that the reason for it becomes apparent; thereafter it occupies itself for a season in the gradual process of wearing itself out.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Time is the great healer of human woe, and if in the darkness of despair one tiny ray of hope can filter through, an automatic rebound to the normal conditions of life quickly follows.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading The death of a loved one would not be endurable, were it not that Hope dares to reach beyond the grave.
McGraw's
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From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
nightsnounUS /naɪts/
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading For three days, and the greater portion of two nights, she had cried aloud to the four dumb walls of the Hat Ranch:
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading Time is the great healer of human woe, and if in the darkness of despair one tiny ray of hope can filter through, an automatic rebound to the normal conditions of life quickly follows.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The death of a loved one would not be endurable, were it not that Hope dares to reach beyond the grave.
obtruding
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From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
occupiesverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪz/
third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading It is one of the compensating laws of existence that the crisis of human despair and grief is reached on the instant that the reason for it becomes apparent; thereafter it occupies itself for a season in the gradual process of wearing itself out.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is one of the compensating laws of existence that the crisis of human despair and grief is reached on the instant that the reason for it becomes apparent; thereafter it occupies itself for a season in the gradual process of wearing itself out.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is one of the compensating laws of existence that the crisis of human despair and grief is reached on the instant that the reason for it becomes apparent; thereafter it occupies itself for a season in the gradual process of wearing itself out.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is one of the compensating laws of existence that the crisis of human despair and grief is reached on the instant that the reason for it becomes apparent; thereafter it occupies itself for a season in the gradual process of wearing itself out.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It is one of the compensating laws of existence that the crisis of human despair and grief is reached on the instant that the reason for it becomes apparent; thereafter it occupies itself for a season in the gradual process of wearing itself out.
outlaw's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For three days, and the greater portion of two nights, she had cried aloud to the four dumb walls of the Hat Ranch:
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading It is one of the compensating laws of existence that the crisis of human despair and grief is reached on the instant that the reason for it becomes apparent; thereafter it occupies itself for a season in the gradual process of wearing itself out.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading Time is the great healer of human woe, and if in the darkness of despair one tiny ray of hope can filter through, an automatic rebound to the normal conditions of life quickly follows.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Time is the great healer of human woe, and if in the darkness of despair one tiny ray of hope can filter through, an automatic rebound to the normal conditions of life quickly follows.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The death of a loved one would not be endurable, were it not that Hope dares to reach beyond the grave.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It is one of the compensating laws of existence that the crisis of human despair and grief is reached on the instant that the reason for it becomes apparent; thereafter it occupies itself for a season in the gradual process of wearing itself out.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It is one of the compensating laws of existence that the crisis of human despair and grief is reached on the instant that the reason for it becomes apparent; thereafter it occupies itself for a season in the gradual process of wearing itself out.
reboundverbUS /riˈbaʊnd/
spring back; spring away from an impact
From this reading Time is the great healer of human woe, and if in the darkness of despair one tiny ray of hope can filter through, an automatic rebound to the normal conditions of life quickly follows.
refrainverbUS /rɪˈfreɪn/
resist doing something
From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It is one of the compensating laws of existence that the crisis of human despair and grief is reached on the instant that the reason for it becomes apparent; thereafter it occupies itself for a season in the gradual process of wearing itself out.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For three days, and the greater portion of two nights, she had cried aloud to the four dumb walls of the Hat Ranch:
sweat-band
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is one of the compensating laws of existence that the crisis of human despair and grief is reached on the instant that the reason for it becomes apparent; thereafter it occupies itself for a season in the gradual process of wearing itself out.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is one of the compensating laws of existence that the crisis of human despair and grief is reached on the instant that the reason for it becomes apparent; thereafter it occupies itself for a season in the gradual process of wearing itself out.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
thereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading It is one of the compensating laws of existence that the crisis of human despair and grief is reached on the instant that the reason for it becomes apparent; thereafter it occupies itself for a season in the gradual process of wearing itself out.
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Time is the great healer of human woe, and if in the darkness of despair one tiny ray of hope can filter through, an automatic rebound to the normal conditions of life quickly follows.
TimenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time is the great healer of human woe, and if in the darkness of despair one tiny ray of hope can filter through, an automatic rebound to the normal conditions of life quickly follows.
tinyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪni/
very small
From this reading Time is the great healer of human woe, and if in the darkness of despair one tiny ray of hope can filter through, an automatic rebound to the normal conditions of life quickly follows.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Time is the great healer of human woe, and if in the darkness of despair one tiny ray of hope can filter through, an automatic rebound to the normal conditions of life quickly follows.
torturedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For three days, and the greater portion of two nights, she had cried aloud to the four dumb walls of the Hat Ranch:
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading For three days, and the greater portion of two nights, she had cried aloud to the four dumb walls of the Hat Ranch:
wearingnounUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading It is one of the compensating laws of existence that the crisis of human despair and grief is reached on the instant that the reason for it becomes apparent; thereafter it occupies itself for a season in the gradual process of wearing itself out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The death of a loved one would not be endurable, were it not that Hope dares to reach beyond the grave.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading Time is the great healer of human woe, and if in the darkness of despair one tiny ray of hope can filter through, an automatic rebound to the normal conditions of life quickly follows.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The death of a loved one would not be endurable, were it not that Hope dares to reach beyond the grave.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading For three days following her discovery of Bob McGraw's name written beneath the sweat-band of the outlaw's hat, Donna Corblay lay on her bed at the Hat Ranch, battling with herself in an effort to refrain from thinking the terrible thoughts that persisted in obtruding themselves upon her tortured brain.
