used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ruined!” repeated Mollie, with a wondering intonation, as if she could not really comprehend the meaning of the words.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ruined!” repeated Mollie, with a wondering intonation, as if she could not really comprehend the meaning of the words.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
BeggarsnounUS /ˈbeɡərz/
plural of “beggar” — a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading “Beggars!
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
a young person of either sex
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
complicationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading Ruined!” repeated Mollie, with a wondering intonation, as if she could not really comprehend the meaning of the words.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ruined!” repeated Mollie, with a wondering intonation, as if she could not really comprehend the meaning of the words.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
HEATHERFORD
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From this reading HEATHERFORD RUINED.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Ruined!” repeated Mollie, with a wondering intonation, as if she could not really comprehend the meaning of the words.
intonationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈneɪʃən/
rise and fall of the voice pitch
From this reading Ruined!” repeated Mollie, with a wondering intonation, as if she could not really comprehend the meaning of the words.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Ruined!” repeated Mollie, with a wondering intonation, as if she could not really comprehend the meaning of the words.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Ruined!” repeated Mollie, with a wondering intonation, as if she could not really comprehend the meaning of the words.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
not any; not one
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ruined!” repeated Mollie, with a wondering intonation, as if she could not really comprehend the meaning of the words.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ruined!” repeated Mollie, with a wondering intonation, as if she could not really comprehend the meaning of the words.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Ruined!” repeated Mollie, with a wondering intonation, as if she could not really comprehend the meaning of the words.
recurring again and again
From this reading Ruined!” repeated Mollie, with a wondering intonation, as if she could not really comprehend the meaning of the words.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading HEATHERFORD RUINED.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ruined!” repeated Mollie, with a wondering intonation, as if she could not really comprehend the meaning of the words.
standpointnounUS /ˈstændpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ruined!” repeated Mollie, with a wondering intonation, as if she could not really comprehend the meaning of the words.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
unreasoningadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznɪŋ/
not based on reason or evidence
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ruined!” repeated Mollie, with a wondering intonation, as if she could not really comprehend the meaning of the words.
showing curiosity
From this reading Ruined!” repeated Mollie, with a wondering intonation, as if she could not really comprehend the meaning of the words.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading She had known that her father had lost a great deal of money; that he had been greatly distressed over business complications; but, notwithstanding, their every want had been supplied—every comfort and luxury had been theirs up to this time, and she had no more conception of the meaning of the word poverty, from a practical standpoint, than an unreasoning child.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Ruined!” repeated Mollie, with a wondering intonation, as if she could not really comprehend the meaning of the words.
