used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wayne had taken both her hands and stood smiling down upon her before she grasped the fact of his presence.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I didn’t understand--it isn’t fair--Mrs. Blair said----” “I’m just as surprised as you are, Jean--and it isn’t fair, of course; but Fanny likes to think herself the instrument of Providence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I didn’t understand--it isn’t fair--Mrs. Blair said----” “I’m just as surprised as you are, Jean--and it isn’t fair, of course; but Fanny likes to think herself the instrument of Providence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His high spirits evoked no response at once.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Wayne had taken both her hands and stood smiling down upon her before she grasped the fact of his presence.
BlairnounUS /bler/
British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading “I didn’t understand--it isn’t fair--Mrs. Blair said----” “I’m just as surprised as you are, Jean--and it isn’t fair, of course; but Fanny likes to think herself the instrument of Providence.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Wayne had taken both her hands and stood smiling down upon her before she grasped the fact of his presence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I didn’t understand--it isn’t fair--Mrs. Blair said----” “I’m just as surprised as you are, Jean--and it isn’t fair, of course; but Fanny likes to think herself the instrument of Providence.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading “MY CITY--OUR CITY” “Jean!”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “I didn’t understand--it isn’t fair--Mrs. Blair said----” “I’m just as surprised as you are, Jean--and it isn’t fair, of course; but Fanny likes to think herself the instrument of Providence.
didn't
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From this reading “I didn’t understand--it isn’t fair--Mrs. Blair said----” “I’m just as surprised as you are, Jean--and it isn’t fair, of course; but Fanny likes to think herself the instrument of Providence.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Wayne had taken both her hands and stood smiling down upon her before she grasped the fact of his presence.
evokedadjectiveUS /ɪˈvoʊkt/
called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation
From this reading His high spirits evoked no response at once.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Wayne had taken both her hands and stood smiling down upon her before she grasped the fact of his presence.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading “I didn’t understand--it isn’t fair--Mrs. Blair said----” “I’m just as surprised as you are, Jean--and it isn’t fair, of course; but Fanny likes to think herself the instrument of Providence.
FannynounUS /ˈfæni/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading “I didn’t understand--it isn’t fair--Mrs. Blair said----” “I’m just as surprised as you are, Jean--and it isn’t fair, of course; but Fanny likes to think herself the instrument of Providence.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading Wayne had taken both her hands and stood smiling down upon her before she grasped the fact of his presence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wayne had taken both her hands and stood smiling down upon her before she grasped the fact of his presence.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Wayne had taken both her hands and stood smiling down upon her before she grasped the fact of his presence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Wayne had taken both her hands and stood smiling down upon her before she grasped the fact of his presence.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “I didn’t understand--it isn’t fair--Mrs. Blair said----” “I’m just as surprised as you are, Jean--and it isn’t fair, of course; but Fanny likes to think herself the instrument of Providence.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His high spirits evoked no response at once.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wayne had taken both her hands and stood smiling down upon her before she grasped the fact of his presence.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope she is!”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I didn’t understand--it isn’t fair--Mrs. Blair said----” “I’m just as surprised as you are, Jean--and it isn’t fair, of course; but Fanny likes to think herself the instrument of Providence.
I'm
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From this reading “I didn’t understand--it isn’t fair--Mrs. Blair said----” “I’m just as surprised as you are, Jean--and it isn’t fair, of course; but Fanny likes to think herself the instrument of Providence.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading “I didn’t understand--it isn’t fair--Mrs. Blair said----” “I’m just as surprised as you are, Jean--and it isn’t fair, of course; but Fanny likes to think herself the instrument of Providence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I hope she is!”
isn't
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From this reading “I didn’t understand--it isn’t fair--Mrs. Blair said----” “I’m just as surprised as you are, Jean--and it isn’t fair, of course; but Fanny likes to think herself the instrument of Providence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I didn’t understand--it isn’t fair--Mrs. Blair said----” “I’m just as surprised as you are, Jean--and it isn’t fair, of course; but Fanny likes to think herself the instrument of Providence.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading “MY CITY--OUR CITY” “Jean!”
and nothing more
From this reading “I didn’t understand--it isn’t fair--Mrs. Blair said----” “I’m just as surprised as you are, Jean--and it isn’t fair, of course; but Fanny likes to think herself the instrument of Providence.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading “I didn’t understand--it isn’t fair--Mrs. Blair said----” “I’m just as surprised as you are, Jean--and it isn’t fair, of course; but Fanny likes to think herself the instrument of Providence.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “I didn’t understand--it isn’t fair--Mrs. Blair said----” “I’m just as surprised as you are, Jean--and it isn’t fair, of course; but Fanny likes to think herself the instrument of Providence.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “MY CITY--OUR CITY” “Jean!”
not any; not one
From this reading His high spirits evoked no response at once.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wayne had taken both her hands and stood smiling down upon her before she grasped the fact of his presence.
on one occasion
From this reading His high spirits evoked no response at once.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “MY CITY--OUR CITY” “Jean!”
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Wayne had taken both her hands and stood smiling down upon her before she grasped the fact of his presence.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading “I didn’t understand--it isn’t fair--Mrs. Blair said----” “I’m just as surprised as you are, Jean--and it isn’t fair, of course; but Fanny likes to think herself the instrument of Providence.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading His high spirits evoked no response at once.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I didn’t understand--it isn’t fair--Mrs. Blair said----” “I’m just as surprised as you are, Jean--and it isn’t fair, of course; but Fanny likes to think herself the instrument of Providence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wayne had taken both her hands and stood smiling down upon her before she grasped the fact of his presence.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Wayne had taken both her hands and stood smiling down upon her before she grasped the fact of his presence.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading His high spirits evoked no response at once.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Wayne had taken both her hands and stood smiling down upon her before she grasped the fact of his presence.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “I didn’t understand--it isn’t fair--Mrs. Blair said----” “I’m just as surprised as you are, Jean--and it isn’t fair, of course; but Fanny likes to think herself the instrument of Providence.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Wayne had taken both her hands and stood smiling down upon her before she grasped the fact of his presence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wayne had taken both her hands and stood smiling down upon her before she grasped the fact of his presence.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I didn’t understand--it isn’t fair--Mrs. Blair said----” “I’m just as surprised as you are, Jean--and it isn’t fair, of course; but Fanny likes to think herself the instrument of Providence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I didn’t understand--it isn’t fair--Mrs. Blair said----” “I’m just as surprised as you are, Jean--and it isn’t fair, of course; but Fanny likes to think herself the instrument of Providence.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “I didn’t understand--it isn’t fair--Mrs. Blair said----” “I’m just as surprised as you are, Jean--and it isn’t fair, of course; but Fanny likes to think herself the instrument of Providence.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Wayne had taken both her hands and stood smiling down upon her before she grasped the fact of his presence.
WaynenounUS /weɪn/
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading Wayne had taken both her hands and stood smiling down upon her before she grasped the fact of his presence.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I didn’t understand--it isn’t fair--Mrs. Blair said----” “I’m just as surprised as you are, Jean--and it isn’t fair, of course; but Fanny likes to think herself the instrument of Providence.
