used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I don’t blame you for feeling disturbed, George,” comforted the guardian, “but there is still a ray of hope left here.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “May I see it?” asked Harriet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I might have known something would be sure to happen.”
BeggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading “Begging your pardon, there isn’t even a glimmer,” returned George.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading “I don’t blame you for feeling disturbed, George,” comforted the guardian, “but there is still a ray of hope left here.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I don’t blame you for feeling disturbed, George,” comforted the guardian, “but there is still a ray of hope left here.”
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading “I don’t blame you for feeling disturbed, George,” comforted the guardian, “but there is still a ray of hope left here.”
having the place or position changed
From this reading “I don’t blame you for feeling disturbed, George,” comforted the guardian, “but there is still a ray of hope left here.”
don't
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From this reading “I don’t blame you for feeling disturbed, George,” comforted the guardian, “but there is still a ray of hope left here.”
Elting
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From this reading Miss Elting handed the message to her.
divisible by two
From this reading “Begging your pardon, there isn’t even a glimmer,” returned George.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading “I don’t blame you for feeling disturbed, George,” comforted the guardian, “but there is still a ray of hope left here.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I don’t blame you for feeling disturbed, George,” comforted the guardian, “but there is still a ray of hope left here.”
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading “I don’t blame you for feeling disturbed, George,” comforted the guardian, “but there is still a ray of hope left here.”
glimmernounUS /ˈɡlɪmər/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading “Begging your pardon, there isn’t even a glimmer,” returned George.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading “I don’t blame you for feeling disturbed, George,” comforted the guardian, “but there is still a ray of hope left here.”
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Miss Elting handed the message to her.
come to pass
From this reading “I might have known something would be sure to happen.”
Harriet
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From this reading “May I see it?” asked Harriet.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I might have known something would be sure to happen.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Elting handed the message to her.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “I don’t blame you for feeling disturbed, George,” comforted the guardian, “but there is still a ray of hope left here.”
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “I don’t blame you for feeling disturbed, George,” comforted the guardian, “but there is still a ray of hope left here.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t blame you for feeling disturbed, George,” comforted the guardian, “but there is still a ray of hope left here.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I don’t blame you for feeling disturbed, George,” comforted the guardian, “but there is still a ray of hope left here.”
isn't
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From this reading “Begging your pardon, there isn’t even a glimmer,” returned George.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “May I see it?” asked Harriet.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading “I might have known something would be sure to happen.”
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading “I don’t blame you for feeling disturbed, George,” comforted the guardian, “but there is still a ray of hope left here.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “May I see it?” asked Harriet.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Miss Elting handed the message to her.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “I might have known something would be sure to happen.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Elting handed the message to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I don’t blame you for feeling disturbed, George,” comforted the guardian, “but there is still a ray of hope left here.”
accept an excuse for
From this reading “Begging your pardon, there isn’t even a glimmer,” returned George.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading “I don’t blame you for feeling disturbed, George,” comforted the guardian, “but there is still a ray of hope left here.”
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Begging your pardon, there isn’t even a glimmer,” returned George.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “May I see it?” asked Harriet.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “I might have known something would be sure to happen.”
not in physical motion
From this reading “I don’t blame you for feeling disturbed, George,” comforted the guardian, “but there is still a ray of hope left here.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I might have known something would be sure to happen.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I don’t blame you for feeling disturbed, George,” comforted the guardian, “but there is still a ray of hope left here.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “I don’t blame you for feeling disturbed, George,” comforted the guardian, “but there is still a ray of hope left here.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I might have known something would be sure to happen.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I might have known something would be sure to happen.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I don’t blame you for feeling disturbed, George,” comforted the guardian, “but there is still a ray of hope left here.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Begging your pardon, there isn’t even a glimmer,” returned George.
