used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
consider or hold as true
From this reading She had come to accept pityingly the possibility that the canker of old influences had eaten more deeply than appeared on the surface.
(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 She felt sure that he must suffer terribly with that keen, analytical mind of his, when he stopped to think at all.
analyticaladjectiveUS /ˌænəˈlɪtɪkəl/
using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole--intellectual or substantial--into its elemental parts or basic principles)
From this reading She felt sure that he must suffer terribly with that keen, analytical mind of his, when he stopped to think at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She had come to accept pityingly the possibility that the canker of old influences had eaten more deeply than appeared on the surface.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had set herself stanchly beside him as his friend, who would help him win back his self-respect.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She had set herself stanchly beside him as his friend, who would help him win back his self-respect.
for the reason that
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
next to; at the side of
From this reading She had set herself stanchly beside him as his friend, who would help him win back his self-respect.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
cankernounUS /ˈkæŋkər/
a fungal disease of woody plants that causes localized damage to the bark
From this reading She had come to accept pityingly the possibility that the canker of old influences had eaten more deeply than appeared on the surface.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had come to have a vague comprehension of the temptation Ward must have felt.
comprehensionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhenʃən/
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
From this reading She had come to have a vague comprehension of the temptation Ward must have felt.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading She had come to accept pityingly the possibility that the canker of old influences had eaten more deeply than appeared on the surface.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading She had come to accept pityingly the possibility that the canker of old influences had eaten more deeply than appeared on the surface.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She had come to have a vague comprehension of the temptation Ward must have felt.
for a limitless time
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She had set herself stanchly beside him as his friend, who would help him win back his self-respect.
made afraid
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
gorgeverbUS /ɡɔːrdʒ/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She had come to have a vague comprehension of the temptation Ward must have felt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She felt sure that he must suffer terribly with that keen, analytical mind of his, when he stopped to think at all.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She had set herself stanchly beside him as his friend, who would help him win back his self-respect.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had set herself stanchly beside him as his friend, who would help him win back his self-respect.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had set herself stanchly beside him as his friend, who would help him win back his self-respect.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had set herself stanchly beside him as his friend, who would help him win back his self-respect.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading She had come to accept pityingly the possibility that the canker of old influences had eaten more deeply than appeared on the surface.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
and nothing more
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading She felt sure that he must suffer terribly with that keen, analytical mind of his, when he stopped to think at all.
LOUISE
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From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She felt sure that he must suffer terribly with that keen, analytical mind of his, when he stopped to think at all.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had come to accept pityingly the possibility that the canker of old influences had eaten more deeply than appeared on the surface.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She had come to have a vague comprehension of the temptation Ward must have felt.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had come to have a vague comprehension of the temptation Ward must have felt.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She had come to accept pityingly the possibility that the canker of old influences had eaten more deeply than appeared on the surface.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had come to accept pityingly the possibility that the canker of old influences had eaten more deeply than appeared on the surface.
pityinglyadverb
in a compassionate manner
From this reading She had come to accept pityingly the possibility that the canker of old influences had eaten more deeply than appeared on the surface.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading She had come to accept pityingly the possibility that the canker of old influences had eaten more deeply than appeared on the surface.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
self-respectnounUS /ˌselfrɪˈspekt/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading She had set herself stanchly beside him as his friend, who would help him win back his self-respect.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She had set herself stanchly beside him as his friend, who would help him win back his self-respect.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
stanchlyadverb
in a staunch manner
From this reading She had set herself stanchly beside him as his friend, who would help him win back his self-respect.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading She felt sure that he must suffer terribly with that keen, analytical mind of his, when he stopped to think at all.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading She felt sure that he must suffer terribly with that keen, analytical mind of his, when he stopped to think at all.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She felt sure that he must suffer terribly with that keen, analytical mind of his, when he stopped to think at all.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading She had come to accept pityingly the possibility that the canker of old influences had eaten more deeply than appeared on the surface.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading She had come to have a vague comprehension of the temptation Ward must have felt.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading She felt sure that he must suffer terribly with that keen, analytical mind of his, when he stopped to think at all.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had come to accept pityingly the possibility that the canker of old influences had eaten more deeply than appeared on the surface.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had come to accept pityingly the possibility that the canker of old influences had eaten more deeply than appeared on the surface.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She felt sure that he must suffer terribly with that keen, analytical mind of his, when he stopped to think at all.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had come to have a vague comprehension of the temptation Ward must have felt.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading She had come to have a vague comprehension of the temptation Ward must have felt.
WardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading She had come to have a vague comprehension of the temptation Ward must have felt.
at the time that
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
which person or people
From this reading She had set herself stanchly beside him as his friend, who would help him win back his self-respect.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading She had set herself stanchly beside him as his friend, who would help him win back his self-respect.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She felt sure that he must suffer terribly with that keen, analytical mind of his, when he stopped to think at all.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading BILLY LOUISE GETS A SURPRISE Frightened, worried, sick at heart because her crowding doubts and suspicions had suddenly developed into black certainty just when she had thought them dead forever, Billy Louise rode up the narrow, rocky gorge.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had set herself stanchly beside him as his friend, who would help him win back his self-respect.
