used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Isabel Marlay's first care had been to see that little Katy had a good hold.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nothing brings out character more distinctly than an emergency such as this.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Minorkey was resolute and bent on self-preservation from the first moment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Helen Minorkey was quite as self-possessed, but her chief care was to get into a secure position herself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Isabel Marlay's first care had been to see that little Katy had a good hold.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Miss Minorkey was resolute and bent on self-preservation from the first moment.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Nothing brings out character more distinctly than an emergency such as this.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Helen Minorkey was quite as self-possessed, but her chief care was to get into a secure position herself.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Isabel Marlay's first care had been to see that little Katy had a good hold.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Nothing brings out character more distinctly than an emergency such as this.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Helen Minorkey was quite as self-possessed, but her chief care was to get into a secure position herself.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Nothing brings out character more distinctly than an emergency such as this.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading Nothing brings out character more distinctly than an emergency such as this.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Isabel Marlay's first care had been to see that little Katy had a good hold.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Miss Minorkey was resolute and bent on self-preservation from the first moment.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Helen Minorkey was quite as self-possessed, but her chief care was to get into a secure position herself.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Isabel Marlay's first care had been to see that little Katy had a good hold.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Isabel Marlay's first care had been to see that little Katy had a good hold.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Helen Minorkey was quite as self-possessed, but her chief care was to get into a secure position herself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Helen Minorkey was quite as self-possessed, but her chief care was to get into a secure position herself.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Helen Minorkey was quite as self-possessed, but her chief care was to get into a secure position herself.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Isabel Marlay's first care had been to see that little Katy had a good hold.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Helen Minorkey was quite as self-possessed, but her chief care was to get into a secure position herself.
Isabel
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From this reading Isabel Marlay's first care had been to see that little Katy had a good hold.
Katy
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From this reading Isabel Marlay's first care had been to see that little Katy had a good hold.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Isabel Marlay's first care had been to see that little Katy had a good hold.
Marlay's
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From this reading Isabel Marlay's first care had been to see that little Katy had a good hold.
Minorkey
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From this reading Helen Minorkey was quite as self-possessed, but her chief care was to get into a secure position herself.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Minorkey was resolute and bent on self-preservation from the first moment.
a particular point in time
From this reading Miss Minorkey was resolute and bent on self-preservation from the first moment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nothing brings out character more distinctly than an emergency such as this.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing brings out character more distinctly than an emergency such as this.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Miss Minorkey was resolute and bent on self-preservation from the first moment.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Nothing brings out character more distinctly than an emergency such as this.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Helen Minorkey was quite as self-possessed, but her chief care was to get into a secure position herself.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Helen Minorkey was quite as self-possessed, but her chief care was to get into a secure position herself.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading Miss Minorkey was resolute and bent on self-preservation from the first moment.
get by special effort
From this reading Helen Minorkey was quite as self-possessed, but her chief care was to get into a secure position herself.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Isabel Marlay's first care had been to see that little Katy had a good hold.
self-possessedadjective
in full control of your faculties
From this reading Helen Minorkey was quite as self-possessed, but her chief care was to get into a secure position herself.
self-preservationnoun
preservation of yourself from harm; a natural or instinctive tendency
From this reading Miss Minorkey was resolute and bent on self-preservation from the first moment.
SINKINGnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading SINKING.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Nothing brings out character more distinctly than an emergency such as this.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing brings out character more distinctly than an emergency such as this.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Isabel Marlay's first care had been to see that little Katy had a good hold.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Minorkey was resolute and bent on self-preservation from the first moment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nothing brings out character more distinctly than an emergency such as this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Isabel Marlay's first care had been to see that little Katy had a good hold.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Helen Minorkey was quite as self-possessed, but her chief care was to get into a secure position herself.
