used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER PAYS EDITH AN UNEXPECTED VISIT.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But I did so long to stand boldly up and repudiate her proposals and all these costly bribes.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "Oh, how I hate myself for practicing even that much of deceit!" she bitterly exclaimed; "to allow her to think for a moment that I have been won over by those baubles.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although I told her no lie, I do intend to go down by and by if I can see an opportunity to get out of the house.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER PAYS EDITH AN UNEXPECTED VISIT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although I told her no lie, I do intend to go down by and by if I can see an opportunity to get out of the house.
baublesnounUS /ˈbɔːbəlz/
plural of “bauble” — a mock scepter carried by a court jester
From this reading "Oh, how I hate myself for practicing even that much of deceit!" she bitterly exclaimed; "to allow her to think for a moment that I have been won over by those baubles.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Oh, how I hate myself for practicing even that much of deceit!" she bitterly exclaimed; "to allow her to think for a moment that I have been won over by those baubles.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading "Oh, how I hate myself for practicing even that much of deceit!" she bitterly exclaimed; "to allow her to think for a moment that I have been won over by those baubles.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading But I did so long to stand boldly up and repudiate her proposals and all these costly bribes.
bribesnounUS /braɪbz/
plural of “bribe” — payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
From this reading But I did so long to stand boldly up and repudiate her proposals and all these costly bribes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I did so long to stand boldly up and repudiate her proposals and all these costly bribes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Oh, how I hate myself for practicing even that much of deceit!" she bitterly exclaimed; "to allow her to think for a moment that I have been won over by those baubles.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Although I told her no lie, I do intend to go down by and by if I can see an opportunity to get out of the house.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading But I did so long to stand boldly up and repudiate her proposals and all these costly bribes.
deceitnounUS /dɪˈsiːt/
The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.
From this reading "Oh, how I hate myself for practicing even that much of deceit!" she bitterly exclaimed; "to allow her to think for a moment that I have been won over by those baubles.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Edith listened until she heard madam descend the stairs, when she sprang to her feet in a fever of excitement.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But I did so long to stand boldly up and repudiate her proposals and all these costly bribes.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Although I told her no lie, I do intend to go down by and by if I can see an opportunity to get out of the house.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Although I told her no lie, I do intend to go down by and by if I can see an opportunity to get out of the house.
EDITH
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From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER PAYS EDITH AN UNEXPECTED VISIT.
divisible by two
From this reading "Oh, how I hate myself for practicing even that much of deceit!" she bitterly exclaimed; "to allow her to think for a moment that I have been won over by those baubles.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Edith listened until she heard madam descend the stairs, when she sprang to her feet in a fever of excitement.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Oh, how I hate myself for practicing even that much of deceit!" she bitterly exclaimed; "to allow her to think for a moment that I have been won over by those baubles.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Edith listened until she heard madam descend the stairs, when she sprang to her feet in a fever of excitement.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Edith listened until she heard madam descend the stairs, when she sprang to her feet in a fever of excitement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Oh, how I hate myself for practicing even that much of deceit!" she bitterly exclaimed; "to allow her to think for a moment that I have been won over by those baubles.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Although I told her no lie, I do intend to go down by and by if I can see an opportunity to get out of the house.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Although I told her no lie, I do intend to go down by and by if I can see an opportunity to get out of the house.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading "Oh, how I hate myself for practicing even that much of deceit!" she bitterly exclaimed; "to allow her to think for a moment that I have been won over by those baubles.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Oh, how I hate myself for practicing even that much of deceit!" she bitterly exclaimed; "to allow her to think for a moment that I have been won over by those baubles.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Edith listened until she heard madam descend the stairs, when she sprang to her feet in a fever of excitement.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Edith listened until she heard madam descend the stairs, when she sprang to her feet in a fever of excitement.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Although I told her no lie, I do intend to go down by and by if I can see an opportunity to get out of the house.
how
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From this reading "Oh, how I hate myself for practicing even that much of deceit!" she bitterly exclaimed; "to allow her to think for a moment that I have been won over by those baubles.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, how I hate myself for practicing even that much of deceit!" she bitterly exclaimed; "to allow her to think for a moment that I have been won over by those baubles.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Although I told her no lie, I do intend to go down by and by if I can see an opportunity to get out of the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Edith listened until she heard madam descend the stairs, when she sprang to her feet in a fever of excitement.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Although I told her no lie, I do intend to go down by and by if I can see an opportunity to get out of the house.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Although I told her no lie, I do intend to go down by and by if I can see an opportunity to get out of the house.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Edith listened until she heard madam descend the stairs, when she sprang to her feet in a fever of excitement.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But I did so long to stand boldly up and repudiate her proposals and all these costly bribes.
a woman of refinement
From this reading Edith listened until she heard madam descend the stairs, when she sprang to her feet in a fever of excitement.
a particular point in time
From this reading "Oh, how I hate myself for practicing even that much of deceit!" she bitterly exclaimed; "to allow her to think for a moment that I have been won over by those baubles.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Oh, how I hate myself for practicing even that much of deceit!" she bitterly exclaimed; "to allow her to think for a moment that I have been won over by those baubles.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "Oh, how I hate myself for practicing even that much of deceit!" she bitterly exclaimed; "to allow her to think for a moment that I have been won over by those baubles.
of an obscure nature
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER PAYS EDITH AN UNEXPECTED VISIT.
not any; not one
From this reading Although I told her no lie, I do intend to go down by and by if I can see an opportunity to get out of the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Edith listened until she heard madam descend the stairs, when she sprang to her feet in a fever of excitement.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, how I hate myself for practicing even that much of deceit!" she bitterly exclaimed; "to allow her to think for a moment that I have been won over by those baubles.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Although I told her no lie, I do intend to go down by and by if I can see an opportunity to get out of the house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Although I told her no lie, I do intend to go down by and by if I can see an opportunity to get out of the house.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Oh, how I hate myself for practicing even that much of deceit!" she bitterly exclaimed; "to allow her to think for a moment that I have been won over by those baubles.
PAYSnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER PAYS EDITH AN UNEXPECTED VISIT.
practicingverbUS /ˈpræktəsɪŋ/
-ing form of “practice” — carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
From this reading "Oh, how I hate myself for practicing even that much of deceit!" she bitterly exclaimed; "to allow her to think for a moment that I have been won over by those baubles.
proposalsnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəlz/
plural of “proposal” — something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading But I did so long to stand boldly up and repudiate her proposals and all these costly bribes.
repudiateverbUS /riˈpjuːdieɪt/
cast off
From this reading But I did so long to stand boldly up and repudiate her proposals and all these costly bribes.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Although I told her no lie, I do intend to go down by and by if I can see an opportunity to get out of the house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Edith listened until she heard madam descend the stairs, when she sprang to her feet in a fever of excitement.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But I did so long to stand boldly up and repudiate her proposals and all these costly bribes.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Edith listened until she heard madam descend the stairs, when she sprang to her feet in a fever of excitement.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Edith listened until she heard madam descend the stairs, when she sprang to her feet in a fever of excitement.
be standing; be upright
From this reading But I did so long to stand boldly up and repudiate her proposals and all these costly bribes.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER PAYS EDITH AN UNEXPECTED VISIT.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Oh, how I hate myself for practicing even that much of deceit!" she bitterly exclaimed; "to allow her to think for a moment that I have been won over by those baubles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Edith listened until she heard madam descend the stairs, when she sprang to her feet in a fever of excitement.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But I did so long to stand boldly up and repudiate her proposals and all these costly bribes.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Oh, how I hate myself for practicing even that much of deceit!" she bitterly exclaimed; "to allow her to think for a moment that I have been won over by those baubles.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Oh, how I hate myself for practicing even that much of deceit!" she bitterly exclaimed; "to allow her to think for a moment that I have been won over by those baubles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Edith listened until she heard madam descend the stairs, when she sprang to her feet in a fever of excitement.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Although I told her no lie, I do intend to go down by and by if I can see an opportunity to get out of the house.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER PAYS EDITH AN UNEXPECTED VISIT.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Edith listened until she heard madam descend the stairs, when she sprang to her feet in a fever of excitement.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But I did so long to stand boldly up and repudiate her proposals and all these costly bribes.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER PAYS EDITH AN UNEXPECTED VISIT.
at the time that
From this reading Edith listened until she heard madam descend the stairs, when she sprang to her feet in a fever of excitement.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading "Oh, how I hate myself for practicing even that much of deceit!" she bitterly exclaimed; "to allow her to think for a moment that I have been won over by those baubles.
