used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Destiny works in a most mysterious way, and frequently the evil which she brings on individuals becomes the parent of good.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Destiny works in a most mysterious way, and frequently the evil which she brings on individuals becomes the parent of good.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading For who, as she argued, would engage as a governess a girl who was mixed up in so shady a business?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For who, as she argued, would engage as a governess a girl who was mixed up in so shady a business?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This last misfortune which connected her with the commission of a crime seemed to be the greatest blow which had befallen her, and she truly believed that she was now entirely ruined.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Destiny works in a most mysterious way, and frequently the evil which she brings on individuals becomes the parent of good.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had no money, and had possessed no friends until she met with Mrs. Sellars, so her career had been a painful one of toil and penury and heart-felt despair.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading This last misfortune which connected her with the commission of a crime seemed to be the greatest blow which had befallen her, and she truly believed that she was now entirely ruined.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading This last misfortune which connected her with the commission of a crime seemed to be the greatest blow which had befallen her, and she truly believed that she was now entirely ruined.
exhale hard
From this reading This last misfortune which connected her with the commission of a crime seemed to be the greatest blow which had befallen her, and she truly believed that she was now entirely ruined.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Destiny works in a most mysterious way, and frequently the evil which she brings on individuals becomes the parent of good.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading For who, as she argued, would engage as a governess a girl who was mixed up in so shady a business?
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading She had no money, and had possessed no friends until she met with Mrs. Sellars, so her career had been a painful one of toil and penury and heart-felt despair.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading This last misfortune which connected her with the commission of a crime seemed to be the greatest blow which had befallen her, and she truly believed that she was now entirely ruined.
being joined in close association
From this reading This last misfortune which connected her with the commission of a crime seemed to be the greatest blow which had befallen her, and she truly believed that she was now entirely ruined.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading This last misfortune which connected her with the commission of a crime seemed to be the greatest blow which had befallen her, and she truly believed that she was now entirely ruined.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading During the three years which had passed since the death of her father, Patricia had faced much trouble for a girl of twenty-two.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading She had no money, and had possessed no friends until she met with Mrs. Sellars, so her career had been a painful one of toil and penury and heart-felt despair.
DestinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Destiny works in a most mysterious way, and frequently the evil which she brings on individuals becomes the parent of good.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the three years which had passed since the death of her father, Patricia had faced much trouble for a girl of twenty-two.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading For who, as she argued, would engage as a governess a girl who was mixed up in so shady a business?
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading This last misfortune which connected her with the commission of a crime seemed to be the greatest blow which had befallen her, and she truly believed that she was now entirely ruined.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Destiny works in a most mysterious way, and frequently the evil which she brings on individuals becomes the parent of good.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading During the three years which had passed since the death of her father, Patricia had faced much trouble for a girl of twenty-two.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading During the three years which had passed since the death of her father, Patricia had faced much trouble for a girl of twenty-two.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the three years which had passed since the death of her father, Patricia had faced much trouble for a girl of twenty-two.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Destiny works in a most mysterious way, and frequently the evil which she brings on individuals becomes the parent of good.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She had no money, and had possessed no friends until she met with Mrs. Sellars, so her career had been a painful one of toil and penury and heart-felt despair.
a young female
From this reading During the three years which had passed since the death of her father, Patricia had faced much trouble for a girl of twenty-two.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Destiny works in a most mysterious way, and frequently the evil which she brings on individuals becomes the parent of good.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading For who, as she argued, would engage as a governess a girl who was mixed up in so shady a business?
highest in quality
From this reading This last misfortune which connected her with the commission of a crime seemed to be the greatest blow which had befallen her, and she truly believed that she was now entirely ruined.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the three years which had passed since the death of her father, Patricia had faced much trouble for a girl of twenty-two.
heart-felt
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From this reading She had no money, and had possessed no friends until she met with Mrs. Sellars, so her career had been a painful one of toil and penury and heart-felt despair.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading During the three years which had passed since the death of her father, Patricia had faced much trouble for a girl of twenty-two.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Destiny works in a most mysterious way, and frequently the evil which she brings on individuals becomes the parent of good.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading Destiny works in a most mysterious way, and frequently the evil which she brings on individuals becomes the parent of good.
immediately past
From this reading This last misfortune which connected her with the commission of a crime seemed to be the greatest blow which had befallen her, and she truly believed that she was now entirely ruined.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading She had no money, and had possessed no friends until she met with Mrs. Sellars, so her career had been a painful one of toil and penury and heart-felt despair.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading This last misfortune which connected her with the commission of a crime seemed to be the greatest blow which had befallen her, and she truly believed that she was now entirely ruined.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading For who, as she argued, would engage as a governess a girl who was mixed up in so shady a business?
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading She had no money, and had possessed no friends until she met with Mrs. Sellars, so her career had been a painful one of toil and penury and heart-felt despair.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Destiny works in a most mysterious way, and frequently the evil which she brings on individuals becomes the parent of good.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She had no money, and had possessed no friends until she met with Mrs. Sellars, so her career had been a painful one of toil and penury and heart-felt despair.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading During the three years which had passed since the death of her father, Patricia had faced much trouble for a girl of twenty-two.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Destiny works in a most mysterious way, and frequently the evil which she brings on individuals becomes the parent of good.
not any; not one
From this reading She had no money, and had possessed no friends until she met with Mrs. Sellars, so her career had been a painful one of toil and penury and heart-felt despair.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading This last misfortune which connected her with the commission of a crime seemed to be the greatest blow which had befallen her, and she truly believed that she was now entirely ruined.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Destiny works in a most mysterious way, and frequently the evil which she brings on individuals becomes the parent of good.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Destiny works in a most mysterious way, and frequently the evil which she brings on individuals becomes the parent of good.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had no money, and had possessed no friends until she met with Mrs. Sellars, so her career had been a painful one of toil and penury and heart-felt despair.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading She had no money, and had possessed no friends until she met with Mrs. Sellars, so her career had been a painful one of toil and penury and heart-felt despair.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Destiny works in a most mysterious way, and frequently the evil which she brings on individuals becomes the parent of good.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading During the three years which had passed since the death of her father, Patricia had faced much trouble for a girl of twenty-two.
Patricia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the three years which had passed since the death of her father, Patricia had faced much trouble for a girl of twenty-two.
penurynounUS /ˈpenjʊri/
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
From this reading She had no money, and had possessed no friends until she met with Mrs. Sellars, so her career had been a painful one of toil and penury and heart-felt despair.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading She had no money, and had possessed no friends until she met with Mrs. Sellars, so her career had been a painful one of toil and penury and heart-felt despair.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading This last misfortune which connected her with the commission of a crime seemed to be the greatest blow which had befallen her, and she truly believed that she was now entirely ruined.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This last misfortune which connected her with the commission of a crime seemed to be the greatest blow which had befallen her, and she truly believed that she was now entirely ruined.
Sellars
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From this reading She had no money, and had possessed no friends until she met with Mrs. Sellars, so her career had been a painful one of toil and penury and heart-felt despair.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading For who, as she argued, would engage as a governess a girl who was mixed up in so shady a business?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Destiny works in a most mysterious way, and frequently the evil which she brings on individuals becomes the parent of good.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading During the three years which had passed since the death of her father, Patricia had faced much trouble for a girl of twenty-two.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had no money, and had possessed no friends until she met with Mrs. Sellars, so her career had been a painful one of toil and penury and heart-felt despair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This last misfortune which connected her with the commission of a crime seemed to be the greatest blow which had befallen her, and she truly believed that she was now entirely ruined.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Destiny works in a most mysterious way, and frequently the evil which she brings on individuals becomes the parent of good.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This last misfortune which connected her with the commission of a crime seemed to be the greatest blow which had befallen her, and she truly believed that she was now entirely ruined.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading During the three years which had passed since the death of her father, Patricia had faced much trouble for a girl of twenty-two.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This last misfortune which connected her with the commission of a crime seemed to be the greatest blow which had befallen her, and she truly believed that she was now entirely ruined.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading She had no money, and had possessed no friends until she met with Mrs. Sellars, so her career had been a painful one of toil and penury and heart-felt despair.
a source of difficulty
From this reading During the three years which had passed since the death of her father, Patricia had faced much trouble for a girl of twenty-two.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading This last misfortune which connected her with the commission of a crime seemed to be the greatest blow which had befallen her, and she truly believed that she was now entirely ruined.
twenty-twonounUS /ˈtwentituː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one
From this reading During the three years which had passed since the death of her father, Patricia had faced much trouble for a girl of twenty-two.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She had no money, and had possessed no friends until she met with Mrs. Sellars, so her career had been a painful one of toil and penury and heart-felt despair.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For who, as she argued, would engage as a governess a girl who was mixed up in so shady a business?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This last misfortune which connected her with the commission of a crime seemed to be the greatest blow which had befallen her, and she truly believed that she was now entirely ruined.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Destiny works in a most mysterious way, and frequently the evil which she brings on individuals becomes the parent of good.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Destiny works in a most mysterious way, and frequently the evil which she brings on individuals becomes the parent of good.
which person or people
From this reading For who, as she argued, would engage as a governess a girl who was mixed up in so shady a business?
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had no money, and had possessed no friends until she met with Mrs. Sellars, so her career had been a painful one of toil and penury and heart-felt despair.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Destiny works in a most mysterious way, and frequently the evil which she brings on individuals becomes the parent of good.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For who, as she argued, would engage as a governess a girl who was mixed up in so shady a business?
a late time of life
From this reading During the three years which had passed since the death of her father, Patricia had faced much trouble for a girl of twenty-two.
