used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Looking back in later years, she always felt her retrospective thought strike a barrier there, beyond which her images of the past were confused.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Yet it was difficult to tell why it was so, for after the first the child could, it seemed, have realized no difference in her life.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Looking back in later years, she always felt her retrospective thought strike a barrier there, beyond which her images of the past were confused.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now and then she heard some of that conversation characterized at once by the confidence of wrong and injustice, and the logical doubt of it, by solid reasoning which, if followed far enough, refuted itself, by keen and unanswerable argument, and the wildest and most futile enthusiasm.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Now and then she heard some of that conversation characterized at once by the confidence of wrong and injustice, and the logical doubt of it, by solid reasoning which, if followed far enough, refuted itself, by keen and unanswerable argument, and the wildest and most futile enthusiasm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now and then she heard some of that conversation characterized at once by the confidence of wrong and injustice, and the logical doubt of it, by solid reasoning which, if followed far enough, refuted itself, by keen and unanswerable argument, and the wildest and most futile enthusiasm.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading But she had gained nothing except the conviction of the great wrongs of the poor of this earth and the awful tyranny of the rich, of the everlasting moaning of Lazarus at the gates and the cry for water later on from the depths of the rich man's hell.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Looking back in later years, she always felt her retrospective thought strike a barrier there, beyond which her images of the past were confused.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading Looking back in later years, she always felt her retrospective thought strike a barrier there, beyond which her images of the past were confused.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Looking back in later years, she always felt her retrospective thought strike a barrier there, beyond which her images of the past were confused.
Brewster's
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From this reading The closing of Lloyd's marked, in some inscrutable way, the close of the first period of Ellen Brewster's childhood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she had gained nothing except the conviction of the great wrongs of the poor of this earth and the awful tyranny of the rich, of the everlasting moaning of Lazarus at the gates and the cry for water later on from the depths of the rich man's hell.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Now and then she heard some of that conversation characterized at once by the confidence of wrong and injustice, and the logical doubt of it, by solid reasoning which, if followed far enough, refuted itself, by keen and unanswerable argument, and the wildest and most futile enthusiasm.
characterizedverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪzd/
past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading Now and then she heard some of that conversation characterized at once by the confidence of wrong and injustice, and the logical doubt of it, by solid reasoning which, if followed far enough, refuted itself, by keen and unanswerable argument, and the wildest and most futile enthusiasm.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Yet it was difficult to tell why it was so, for after the first the child could, it seemed, have realized no difference in her life.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading The closing of Lloyd's marked, in some inscrutable way, the close of the first period of Ellen Brewster's childhood.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The closing of Lloyd's marked, in some inscrutable way, the close of the first period of Ellen Brewster's childhood.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading The closing of Lloyd's marked, in some inscrutable way, the close of the first period of Ellen Brewster's childhood.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Now and then she heard some of that conversation characterized at once by the confidence of wrong and injustice, and the logical doubt of it, by solid reasoning which, if followed far enough, refuted itself, by keen and unanswerable argument, and the wildest and most futile enthusiasm.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Looking back in later years, she always felt her retrospective thought strike a barrier there, beyond which her images of the past were confused.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Now and then she heard some of that conversation characterized at once by the confidence of wrong and injustice, and the logical doubt of it, by solid reasoning which, if followed far enough, refuted itself, by keen and unanswerable argument, and the wildest and most futile enthusiasm.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading But she had gained nothing except the conviction of the great wrongs of the poor of this earth and the awful tyranny of the rich, of the everlasting moaning of Lazarus at the gates and the cry for water later on from the depths of the rich man's hell.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yet it was difficult to tell why it was so, for after the first the child could, it seemed, have realized no difference in her life.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading But she had gained nothing except the conviction of the great wrongs of the poor of this earth and the awful tyranny of the rich, of the everlasting moaning of Lazarus at the gates and the cry for water later on from the depths of the rich man's hell.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading But she had gained nothing except the conviction of the great wrongs of the poor of this earth and the awful tyranny of the rich, of the everlasting moaning of Lazarus at the gates and the cry for water later on from the depths of the rich man's hell.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Yet it was difficult to tell why it was so, for after the first the child could, it seemed, have realized no difference in her life.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Yet it was difficult to tell why it was so, for after the first the child could, it seemed, have realized no difference in her life.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Now and then she heard some of that conversation characterized at once by the confidence of wrong and injustice, and the logical doubt of it, by solid reasoning which, if followed far enough, refuted itself, by keen and unanswerable argument, and the wildest and most futile enthusiasm.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading But she had gained nothing except the conviction of the great wrongs of the poor of this earth and the awful tyranny of the rich, of the everlasting moaning of Lazarus at the gates and the cry for water later on from the depths of the rich man's hell.
Ellen
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From this reading The closing of Lloyd's marked, in some inscrutable way, the close of the first period of Ellen Brewster's childhood.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Now and then she heard some of that conversation characterized at once by the confidence of wrong and injustice, and the logical doubt of it, by solid reasoning which, if followed far enough, refuted itself, by keen and unanswerable argument, and the wildest and most futile enthusiasm.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Now and then she heard some of that conversation characterized at once by the confidence of wrong and injustice, and the logical doubt of it, by solid reasoning which, if followed far enough, refuted itself, by keen and unanswerable argument, and the wildest and most futile enthusiasm.
everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading But she had gained nothing except the conviction of the great wrongs of the poor of this earth and the awful tyranny of the rich, of the everlasting moaning of Lazarus at the gates and the cry for water later on from the depths of the rich man's hell.
apart from; not including
From this reading But she had gained nothing except the conviction of the great wrongs of the poor of this earth and the awful tyranny of the rich, of the everlasting moaning of Lazarus at the gates and the cry for water later on from the depths of the rich man's hell.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Now and then she heard some of that conversation characterized at once by the confidence of wrong and injustice, and the logical doubt of it, by solid reasoning which, if followed far enough, refuted itself, by keen and unanswerable argument, and the wildest and most futile enthusiasm.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Looking back in later years, she always felt her retrospective thought strike a barrier there, beyond which her images of the past were confused.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The closing of Lloyd's marked, in some inscrutable way, the close of the first period of Ellen Brewster's childhood.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Now and then she heard some of that conversation characterized at once by the confidence of wrong and injustice, and the logical doubt of it, by solid reasoning which, if followed far enough, refuted itself, by keen and unanswerable argument, and the wildest and most futile enthusiasm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet it was difficult to tell why it was so, for after the first the child could, it seemed, have realized no difference in her life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But she had gained nothing except the conviction of the great wrongs of the poor of this earth and the awful tyranny of the rich, of the everlasting moaning of Lazarus at the gates and the cry for water later on from the depths of the rich man's hell.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading Now and then she heard some of that conversation characterized at once by the confidence of wrong and injustice, and the logical doubt of it, by solid reasoning which, if followed far enough, refuted itself, by keen and unanswerable argument, and the wildest and most futile enthusiasm.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading But she had gained nothing except the conviction of the great wrongs of the poor of this earth and the awful tyranny of the rich, of the everlasting moaning of Lazarus at the gates and the cry for water later on from the depths of the rich man's hell.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading But she had gained nothing except the conviction of the great wrongs of the poor of this earth and the awful tyranny of the rich, of the everlasting moaning of Lazarus at the gates and the cry for water later on from the depths of the rich man's hell.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But she had gained nothing except the conviction of the great wrongs of the poor of this earth and the awful tyranny of the rich, of the everlasting moaning of Lazarus at the gates and the cry for water later on from the depths of the rich man's hell.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But she had gained nothing except the conviction of the great wrongs of the poor of this earth and the awful tyranny of the rich, of the everlasting moaning of Lazarus at the gates and the cry for water later on from the depths of the rich man's hell.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Yet it was difficult to tell why it was so, for after the first the child could, it seemed, have realized no difference in her life.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Now and then she heard some of that conversation characterized at once by the confidence of wrong and injustice, and the logical doubt of it, by solid reasoning which, if followed far enough, refuted itself, by keen and unanswerable argument, and the wildest and most futile enthusiasm.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading But she had gained nothing except the conviction of the great wrongs of the poor of this earth and the awful tyranny of the rich, of the everlasting moaning of Lazarus at the gates and the cry for water later on from the depths of the rich man's hell.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Looking back in later years, she always felt her retrospective thought strike a barrier there, beyond which her images of the past were confused.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Now and then she heard some of that conversation characterized at once by the confidence of wrong and injustice, and the logical doubt of it, by solid reasoning which, if followed far enough, refuted itself, by keen and unanswerable argument, and the wildest and most futile enthusiasm.
imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
From this reading Looking back in later years, she always felt her retrospective thought strike a barrier there, beyond which her images of the past were confused.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The closing of Lloyd's marked, in some inscrutable way, the close of the first period of Ellen Brewster's childhood.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading Now and then she heard some of that conversation characterized at once by the confidence of wrong and injustice, and the logical doubt of it, by solid reasoning which, if followed far enough, refuted itself, by keen and unanswerable argument, and the wildest and most futile enthusiasm.
inscrutableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskruːtəbəl/
of an obscure nature
From this reading The closing of Lloyd's marked, in some inscrutable way, the close of the first period of Ellen Brewster's childhood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet it was difficult to tell why it was so, for after the first the child could, it seemed, have realized no difference in her life.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Now and then she heard some of that conversation characterized at once by the confidence of wrong and injustice, and the logical doubt of it, by solid reasoning which, if followed far enough, refuted itself, by keen and unanswerable argument, and the wildest and most futile enthusiasm.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Now and then she heard some of that conversation characterized at once by the confidence of wrong and injustice, and the logical doubt of it, by solid reasoning which, if followed far enough, refuted itself, by keen and unanswerable argument, and the wildest and most futile enthusiasm.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Looking back in later years, she always felt her retrospective thought strike a barrier there, beyond which her images of the past were confused.
LazarusnounUS /ˈlæzərəs/
the person who Jesus raised from the dead after four days in the tomb; this miracle caused the enemies of Jesus to begin the plan to put him to death
From this reading But she had gained nothing except the conviction of the great wrongs of the poor of this earth and the awful tyranny of the rich, of the everlasting moaning of Lazarus at the gates and the cry for water later on from the depths of the rich man's hell.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Yet it was difficult to tell why it was so, for after the first the child could, it seemed, have realized no difference in her life.
Lloyd'snounUS /lɔɪdz/
possessive form of “lloyd” — United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading The closing of Lloyd's marked, in some inscrutable way, the close of the first period of Ellen Brewster's childhood.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading Now and then she heard some of that conversation characterized at once by the confidence of wrong and injustice, and the logical doubt of it, by solid reasoning which, if followed far enough, refuted itself, by keen and unanswerable argument, and the wildest and most futile enthusiasm.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Looking back in later years, she always felt her retrospective thought strike a barrier there, beyond which her images of the past were confused.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But she had gained nothing except the conviction of the great wrongs of the poor of this earth and the awful tyranny of the rich, of the everlasting moaning of Lazarus at the gates and the cry for water later on from the depths of the rich man's hell.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The closing of Lloyd's marked, in some inscrutable way, the close of the first period of Ellen Brewster's childhood.
moaningverbUS /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading But she had gained nothing except the conviction of the great wrongs of the poor of this earth and the awful tyranny of the rich, of the everlasting moaning of Lazarus at the gates and the cry for water later on from the depths of the rich man's hell.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Now and then she heard some of that conversation characterized at once by the confidence of wrong and injustice, and the logical doubt of it, by solid reasoning which, if followed far enough, refuted itself, by keen and unanswerable argument, and the wildest and most futile enthusiasm.
not any; not one
From this reading Yet it was difficult to tell why it was so, for after the first the child could, it seemed, have realized no difference in her life.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But she had gained nothing except the conviction of the great wrongs of the poor of this earth and the awful tyranny of the rich, of the everlasting moaning of Lazarus at the gates and the cry for water later on from the depths of the rich man's hell.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now and then she heard some of that conversation characterized at once by the confidence of wrong and injustice, and the logical doubt of it, by solid reasoning which, if followed far enough, refuted itself, by keen and unanswerable argument, and the wildest and most futile enthusiasm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The closing of Lloyd's marked, in some inscrutable way, the close of the first period of Ellen Brewster's childhood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But she had gained nothing except the conviction of the great wrongs of the poor of this earth and the awful tyranny of the rich, of the everlasting moaning of Lazarus at the gates and the cry for water later on from the depths of the rich man's hell.
on one occasion
From this reading Now and then she heard some of that conversation characterized at once by the confidence of wrong and injustice, and the logical doubt of it, by solid reasoning which, if followed far enough, refuted itself, by keen and unanswerable argument, and the wildest and most futile enthusiasm.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Looking back in later years, she always felt her retrospective thought strike a barrier there, beyond which her images of the past were confused.
an amount of time
From this reading The closing of Lloyd's marked, in some inscrutable way, the close of the first period of Ellen Brewster's childhood.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But she had gained nothing except the conviction of the great wrongs of the poor of this earth and the awful tyranny of the rich, of the everlasting moaning of Lazarus at the gates and the cry for water later on from the depths of the rich man's hell.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Yet it was difficult to tell why it was so, for after the first the child could, it seemed, have realized no difference in her life.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading Now and then she heard some of that conversation characterized at once by the confidence of wrong and injustice, and the logical doubt of it, by solid reasoning which, if followed far enough, refuted itself, by keen and unanswerable argument, and the wildest and most futile enthusiasm.
refutedverbUS /rɪˈfjuːtɪd/
past form of “refute” — overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
From this reading Now and then she heard some of that conversation characterized at once by the confidence of wrong and injustice, and the logical doubt of it, by solid reasoning which, if followed far enough, refuted itself, by keen and unanswerable argument, and the wildest and most futile enthusiasm.
retrospectivenounUS /ˌretrəˈspektɪv/
an exhibition of a representative selection of an artist's life work
From this reading Looking back in later years, she always felt her retrospective thought strike a barrier there, beyond which her images of the past were confused.
possessing material wealth
From this reading But she had gained nothing except the conviction of the great wrongs of the poor of this earth and the awful tyranny of the rich, of the everlasting moaning of Lazarus at the gates and the cry for water later on from the depths of the rich man's hell.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Yet it was difficult to tell why it was so, for after the first the child could, it seemed, have realized no difference in her life.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Looking back in later years, she always felt her retrospective thought strike a barrier there, beyond which her images of the past were confused.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Yet it was difficult to tell why it was so, for after the first the child could, it seemed, have realized no difference in her life.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Now and then she heard some of that conversation characterized at once by the confidence of wrong and injustice, and the logical doubt of it, by solid reasoning which, if followed far enough, refuted itself, by keen and unanswerable argument, and the wildest and most futile enthusiasm.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The closing of Lloyd's marked, in some inscrutable way, the close of the first period of Ellen Brewster's childhood.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Looking back in later years, she always felt her retrospective thought strike a barrier there, beyond which her images of the past were confused.
express in words
From this reading Yet it was difficult to tell why it was so, for after the first the child could, it seemed, have realized no difference in her life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now and then she heard some of that conversation characterized at once by the confidence of wrong and injustice, and the logical doubt of it, by solid reasoning which, if followed far enough, refuted itself, by keen and unanswerable argument, and the wildest and most futile enthusiasm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The closing of Lloyd's marked, in some inscrutable way, the close of the first period of Ellen Brewster's childhood.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Now and then she heard some of that conversation characterized at once by the confidence of wrong and injustice, and the logical doubt of it, by solid reasoning which, if followed far enough, refuted itself, by keen and unanswerable argument, and the wildest and most futile enthusiasm.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Looking back in later years, she always felt her retrospective thought strike a barrier there, beyond which her images of the past were confused.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But she had gained nothing except the conviction of the great wrongs of the poor of this earth and the awful tyranny of the rich, of the everlasting moaning of Lazarus at the gates and the cry for water later on from the depths of the rich man's hell.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Looking back in later years, she always felt her retrospective thought strike a barrier there, beyond which her images of the past were confused.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet it was difficult to tell why it was so, for after the first the child could, it seemed, have realized no difference in her life.
tyrannynounUS /ˈtɪrəni/
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
From this reading But she had gained nothing except the conviction of the great wrongs of the poor of this earth and the awful tyranny of the rich, of the everlasting moaning of Lazarus at the gates and the cry for water later on from the depths of the rich man's hell.
unanswerableadjectiveUS /ˌʌˈnænsərəbəl/
impossible to answer
From this reading Now and then she heard some of that conversation characterized at once by the confidence of wrong and injustice, and the logical doubt of it, by solid reasoning which, if followed far enough, refuted itself, by keen and unanswerable argument, and the wildest and most futile enthusiasm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet it was difficult to tell why it was so, for after the first the child could, it seemed, have realized no difference in her life.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading But she had gained nothing except the conviction of the great wrongs of the poor of this earth and the awful tyranny of the rich, of the everlasting moaning of Lazarus at the gates and the cry for water later on from the depths of the rich man's hell.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The closing of Lloyd's marked, in some inscrutable way, the close of the first period of Ellen Brewster's childhood.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Looking back in later years, she always felt her retrospective thought strike a barrier there, beyond which her images of the past were confused.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Looking back in later years, she always felt her retrospective thought strike a barrier there, beyond which her images of the past were confused.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Yet it was difficult to tell why it was so, for after the first the child could, it seemed, have realized no difference in her life.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Now and then she heard some of that conversation characterized at once by the confidence of wrong and injustice, and the logical doubt of it, by solid reasoning which, if followed far enough, refuted itself, by keen and unanswerable argument, and the wildest and most futile enthusiasm.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Now and then she heard some of that conversation characterized at once by the confidence of wrong and injustice, and the logical doubt of it, by solid reasoning which, if followed far enough, refuted itself, by keen and unanswerable argument, and the wildest and most futile enthusiasm.
wrongsnounUS /rɔːŋz/
plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
From this reading But she had gained nothing except the conviction of the great wrongs of the poor of this earth and the awful tyranny of the rich, of the everlasting moaning of Lazarus at the gates and the cry for water later on from the depths of the rich man's hell.
a late time of life
From this reading Looking back in later years, she always felt her retrospective thought strike a barrier there, beyond which her images of the past were confused.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet it was difficult to tell why it was so, for after the first the child could, it seemed, have realized no difference in her life.
