used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Second Acquaintance_ Barbara did not enjoy the thought of being shown over the prison.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Yet she discovered that the imprisoned soldiers go through about the same variety of moods as men and women engaged in ordinary occupations.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading _A Second Acquaintance_ Barbara did not enjoy the thought of being shown over the prison.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading She had nursed among them so long she felt a deep sympathy for their misfortunes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet she discovered that the imprisoned soldiers go through about the same variety of moods as men and women engaged in ordinary occupations.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading For one thing, she was tired; another, she feared she would find the imprisoned soldiers terribly downcast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet she discovered that the imprisoned soldiers go through about the same variety of moods as men and women engaged in ordinary occupations.
Barbara
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From this reading _A Second Acquaintance_ Barbara did not enjoy the thought of being shown over the prison.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _A Second Acquaintance_ Barbara did not enjoy the thought of being shown over the prison.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading They have their sad days and their cheerful days.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading They have their sad days and their cheerful days.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading She had nursed among them so long she felt a deep sympathy for their misfortunes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading _A Second Acquaintance_ Barbara did not enjoy the thought of being shown over the prison.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Yet she discovered that the imprisoned soldiers go through about the same variety of moods as men and women engaged in ordinary occupations.
downcastadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnkæst/
directed downward
From this reading For one thing, she was tired; another, she feared she would find the imprisoned soldiers terribly downcast.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Yet she discovered that the imprisoned soldiers go through about the same variety of moods as men and women engaged in ordinary occupations.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading _A Second Acquaintance_ Barbara did not enjoy the thought of being shown over the prison.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading For one thing, she was tired; another, she feared she would find the imprisoned soldiers terribly downcast.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She had nursed among them so long she felt a deep sympathy for their misfortunes.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading For one thing, she was tired; another, she feared she would find the imprisoned soldiers terribly downcast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For one thing, she was tired; another, she feared she would find the imprisoned soldiers terribly downcast.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Yet she discovered that the imprisoned soldiers go through about the same variety of moods as men and women engaged in ordinary occupations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had nursed among them so long she felt a deep sympathy for their misfortunes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They have their sad days and their cheerful days.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading For one thing, she was tired; another, she feared she would find the imprisoned soldiers terribly downcast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet she discovered that the imprisoned soldiers go through about the same variety of moods as men and women engaged in ordinary occupations.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She had nursed among them so long she felt a deep sympathy for their misfortunes.
the force of workers available
From this reading Yet she discovered that the imprisoned soldiers go through about the same variety of moods as men and women engaged in ordinary occupations.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading She had nursed among them so long she felt a deep sympathy for their misfortunes.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Yet she discovered that the imprisoned soldiers go through about the same variety of moods as men and women engaged in ordinary occupations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _A Second Acquaintance_ Barbara did not enjoy the thought of being shown over the prison.
nursedadjectiveUS /nɜːrst/
(of an infant) breast-fed
From this reading She had nursed among them so long she felt a deep sympathy for their misfortunes.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Yet she discovered that the imprisoned soldiers go through about the same variety of moods as men and women engaged in ordinary occupations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Second Acquaintance_ Barbara did not enjoy the thought of being shown over the prison.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For one thing, she was tired; another, she feared she would find the imprisoned soldiers terribly downcast.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Yet she discovered that the imprisoned soldiers go through about the same variety of moods as men and women engaged in ordinary occupations.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _A Second Acquaintance_ Barbara did not enjoy the thought of being shown over the prison.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading _A Second Acquaintance_ Barbara did not enjoy the thought of being shown over the prison.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading They have their sad days and their cheerful days.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Yet she discovered that the imprisoned soldiers go through about the same variety of moods as men and women engaged in ordinary occupations.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _A Second Acquaintance_ Barbara did not enjoy the thought of being shown over the prison.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For one thing, she was tired; another, she feared she would find the imprisoned soldiers terribly downcast.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _A Second Acquaintance_ Barbara did not enjoy the thought of being shown over the prison.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had nursed among them so long she felt a deep sympathy for their misfortunes.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading For one thing, she was tired; another, she feared she would find the imprisoned soldiers terribly downcast.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading She had nursed among them so long she felt a deep sympathy for their misfortunes.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading For one thing, she was tired; another, she feared she would find the imprisoned soldiers terribly downcast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet she discovered that the imprisoned soldiers go through about the same variety of moods as men and women engaged in ordinary occupations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Second Acquaintance_ Barbara did not enjoy the thought of being shown over the prison.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She had nursed among them so long she felt a deep sympathy for their misfortunes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She had nursed among them so long she felt a deep sympathy for their misfortunes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They have their sad days and their cheerful days.
a special situation
From this reading For one thing, she was tired; another, she feared she would find the imprisoned soldiers terribly downcast.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _A Second Acquaintance_ Barbara did not enjoy the thought of being shown over the prison.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Yet she discovered that the imprisoned soldiers go through about the same variety of moods as men and women engaged in ordinary occupations.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading For one thing, she was tired; another, she feared she would find the imprisoned soldiers terribly downcast.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Yet she discovered that the imprisoned soldiers go through about the same variety of moods as men and women engaged in ordinary occupations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For one thing, she was tired; another, she feared she would find the imprisoned soldiers terribly downcast.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Yet she discovered that the imprisoned soldiers go through about the same variety of moods as men and women engaged in ordinary occupations.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For one thing, she was tired; another, she feared she would find the imprisoned soldiers terribly downcast.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet she discovered that the imprisoned soldiers go through about the same variety of moods as men and women engaged in ordinary occupations.
