used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A poor girl’s lot is indeed hard and cruel.
AdanounUS /ˈeɪdə/
an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
(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 must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “A poor girl’s lot is indeed hard and cruel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For where could she go if she left the asylum as she had first meant to do--where could she shelter her homeless head?
asylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading For where could she go if she left the asylum as she had first meant to do--where could she shelter her homeless head?
have
From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
BrownsnounUS /braʊnz/
plural of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading The Browns were her only friends outside the hospital, and she did not know whether they would receive her under their roof or not.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For where could she go if she left the asylum as she had first meant to do--where could she shelter her homeless head?
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading “A poor girl’s lot is indeed hard and cruel.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Browns were her only friends outside the hospital, and she did not know whether they would receive her under their roof or not.
disquietingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/
causing mental discomfort
From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading For where could she go if she left the asylum as she had first meant to do--where could she shelter her homeless head?
Eva
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From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For where could she go if she left the asylum as she had first meant to do--where could she shelter her homeless head?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For where could she go if she left the asylum as she had first meant to do--where could she shelter her homeless head?
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The Browns were her only friends outside the hospital, and she did not know whether they would receive her under their roof or not.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading “A poor girl’s lot is indeed hard and cruel.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For where could she go if she left the asylum as she had first meant to do--where could she shelter her homeless head?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For where could she go if she left the asylum as she had first meant to do--where could she shelter her homeless head?
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading “A poor girl’s lot is indeed hard and cruel.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading For where could she go if she left the asylum as she had first meant to do--where could she shelter her homeless head?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For where could she go if she left the asylum as she had first meant to do--where could she shelter her homeless head?
homelessnounUS /ˈhoʊmləs/
someone unfortunate without housing
From this reading For where could she go if she left the asylum as she had first meant to do--where could she shelter her homeless head?
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading The Browns were her only friends outside the hospital, and she did not know whether they would receive her under their roof or not.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For where could she go if she left the asylum as she had first meant to do--where could she shelter her homeless head?
a single distinct event
From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “A poor girl’s lot is indeed hard and cruel.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “A poor girl’s lot is indeed hard and cruel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The Browns were her only friends outside the hospital, and she did not know whether they would receive her under their roof or not.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading For where could she go if she left the asylum as she had first meant to do--where could she shelter her homeless head?
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading “A poor girl’s lot is indeed hard and cruel.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading YOUNG LOVE.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading For where could she go if she left the asylum as she had first meant to do--where could she shelter her homeless head?
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Browns were her only friends outside the hospital, and she did not know whether they would receive her under their roof or not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
and nothing more
From this reading The Browns were her only friends outside the hospital, and she did not know whether they would receive her under their roof or not.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Browns were her only friends outside the hospital, and she did not know whether they would receive her under their roof or not.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The Browns were her only friends outside the hospital, and she did not know whether they would receive her under their roof or not.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “A poor girl’s lot is indeed hard and cruel.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The Browns were her only friends outside the hospital, and she did not know whether they would receive her under their roof or not.
reviewingverbUS /riˈvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The Browns were her only friends outside the hospital, and she did not know whether they would receive her under their roof or not.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading For where could she go if she left the asylum as she had first meant to do--where could she shelter her homeless head?
carry out
From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Browns were her only friends outside the hospital, and she did not know whether they would receive her under their roof or not.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Browns were her only friends outside the hospital, and she did not know whether they would receive her under their roof or not.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Browns were her only friends outside the hospital, and she did not know whether they would receive her under their roof or not.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Browns were her only friends outside the hospital, and she did not know whether they would receive her under their roof or not.
in or at the place that
From this reading For where could she go if she left the asylum as she had first meant to do--where could she shelter her homeless head?
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The Browns were her only friends outside the hospital, and she did not know whether they would receive her under their roof or not.
Winton's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Browns were her only friends outside the hospital, and she did not know whether they would receive her under their roof or not.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading She must bear with wrong and injustice without daring to complain,” thought Eva the next morning, reviewing the disquieting incident of the night before with the conviction that it was better, after all, to take Ada Winton’s practical advice.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading YOUNG LOVE.
