used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "_Just as much of doubt as bade us plant a surer foot upon the sun-road._" Doris Fletcher had no turning-back in her nature.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading She never reached a goal but by patient effort to understand, and she was able to close her eyes to by-paths.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading Having adopted the children, having foregone her prejudices--good and evil--having set her feet upon the way, she meant to go unfalteringly on, and because doubts would assail her at times, she held the surer to her task.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She never reached a goal but by patient effort to understand, and she was able to close her eyes to by-paths.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "_Just as much of doubt as bade us plant a surer foot upon the sun-road._" Doris Fletcher had no turning-back in her nature.
assailverbUS /əˈseɪl/
attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading Having adopted the children, having foregone her prejudices--good and evil--having set her feet upon the way, she meant to go unfalteringly on, and because doubts would assail her at times, she held the surer to her task.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Having adopted the children, having foregone her prejudices--good and evil--having set her feet upon the way, she meant to go unfalteringly on, and because doubts would assail her at times, she held the surer to her task.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading "_Just as much of doubt as bade us plant a surer foot upon the sun-road._" Doris Fletcher had no turning-back in her nature.
for the reason that
From this reading Having adopted the children, having foregone her prejudices--good and evil--having set her feet upon the way, she meant to go unfalteringly on, and because doubts would assail her at times, she held the surer to her task.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She never reached a goal but by patient effort to understand, and she was able to close her eyes to by-paths.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She never reached a goal but by patient effort to understand, and she was able to close her eyes to by-paths.
by-paths
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She never reached a goal but by patient effort to understand, and she was able to close her eyes to by-paths.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She wrote to Thornton and in due time his reply came.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Having adopted the children, having foregone her prejudices--good and evil--having set her feet upon the way, she meant to go unfalteringly on, and because doubts would assail her at times, she held the surer to her task.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading She never reached a goal but by patient effort to understand, and she was able to close her eyes to by-paths.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading "_Just as much of doubt as bade us plant a surer foot upon the sun-road._" Doris Fletcher had no turning-back in her nature.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "_Just as much of doubt as bade us plant a surer foot upon the sun-road._" Doris Fletcher had no turning-back in her nature.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Having adopted the children, having foregone her prejudices--good and evil--having set her feet upon the way, she meant to go unfalteringly on, and because doubts would assail her at times, she held the surer to her task.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading She wrote to Thornton and in due time his reply came.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading She never reached a goal but by patient effort to understand, and she was able to close her eyes to by-paths.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Having adopted the children, having foregone her prejudices--good and evil--having set her feet upon the way, she meant to go unfalteringly on, and because doubts would assail her at times, she held the surer to her task.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She never reached a goal but by patient effort to understand, and she was able to close her eyes to by-paths.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Having adopted the children, having foregone her prejudices--good and evil--having set her feet upon the way, she meant to go unfalteringly on, and because doubts would assail her at times, she held the surer to her task.
FletchernounUS /ˈfletʃər/
prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
From this reading "_Just as much of doubt as bade us plant a surer foot upon the sun-road._" Doris Fletcher had no turning-back in her nature.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "_Just as much of doubt as bade us plant a surer foot upon the sun-road._" Doris Fletcher had no turning-back in her nature.
foregoneadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrˈɡɔːn/
well in the past; former
From this reading Having adopted the children, having foregone her prejudices--good and evil--having set her feet upon the way, she meant to go unfalteringly on, and because doubts would assail her at times, she held the surer to her task.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Having adopted the children, having foregone her prejudices--good and evil--having set her feet upon the way, she meant to go unfalteringly on, and because doubts would assail her at times, she held the surer to her task.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading She never reached a goal but by patient effort to understand, and she was able to close her eyes to by-paths.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Having adopted the children, having foregone her prejudices--good and evil--having set her feet upon the way, she meant to go unfalteringly on, and because doubts would assail her at times, she held the surer to her task.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "_Just as much of doubt as bade us plant a surer foot upon the sun-road._" Doris Fletcher had no turning-back in her nature.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having adopted the children, having foregone her prejudices--good and evil--having set her feet upon the way, she meant to go unfalteringly on, and because doubts would assail her at times, she held the surer to her task.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Having adopted the children, having foregone her prejudices--good and evil--having set her feet upon the way, she meant to go unfalteringly on, and because doubts would assail her at times, she held the surer to her task.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "_Just as much of doubt as bade us plant a surer foot upon the sun-road._" Doris Fletcher had no turning-back in her nature.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She wrote to Thornton and in due time his reply came.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She remained a month at Ridge House.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "_Just as much of doubt as bade us plant a surer foot upon the sun-road._" Doris Fletcher had no turning-back in her nature.
and nothing more
From this reading "_Just as much of doubt as bade us plant a surer foot upon the sun-road._" Doris Fletcher had no turning-back in her nature.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Having adopted the children, having foregone her prejudices--good and evil--having set her feet upon the way, she meant to go unfalteringly on, and because doubts would assail her at times, she held the surer to her task.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading She remained a month at Ridge House.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "_Just as much of doubt as bade us plant a surer foot upon the sun-road._" Doris Fletcher had no turning-back in her nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "_Just as much of doubt as bade us plant a surer foot upon the sun-road._" Doris Fletcher had no turning-back in her nature.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She never reached a goal but by patient effort to understand, and she was able to close her eyes to by-paths.
not any; not one
From this reading "_Just as much of doubt as bade us plant a surer foot upon the sun-road._" Doris Fletcher had no turning-back in her nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "_Just as much of doubt as bade us plant a surer foot upon the sun-road._" Doris Fletcher had no turning-back in her nature.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Having adopted the children, having foregone her prejudices--good and evil--having set her feet upon the way, she meant to go unfalteringly on, and because doubts would assail her at times, she held the surer to her task.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading She never reached a goal but by patient effort to understand, and she was able to close her eyes to by-paths.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading "_Just as much of doubt as bade us plant a surer foot upon the sun-road._" Doris Fletcher had no turning-back in her nature.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading Having adopted the children, having foregone her prejudices--good and evil--having set her feet upon the way, she meant to go unfalteringly on, and because doubts would assail her at times, she held the surer to her task.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading She never reached a goal but by patient effort to understand, and she was able to close her eyes to by-paths.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She remained a month at Ridge House.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading She wrote to Thornton and in due time his reply came.
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading She remained a month at Ridge House.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Having adopted the children, having foregone her prejudices--good and evil--having set her feet upon the way, she meant to go unfalteringly on, and because doubts would assail her at times, she held the surer to her task.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She never reached a goal but by patient effort to understand, and she was able to close her eyes to by-paths.
sun-road
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Just as much of doubt as bade us plant a surer foot upon the sun-road._" Doris Fletcher had no turning-back in her nature.
sureradjectiveUS /ˈʃʊrər/
comparative of “sure” — having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "_Just as much of doubt as bade us plant a surer foot upon the sun-road._" Doris Fletcher had no turning-back in her nature.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Having adopted the children, having foregone her prejudices--good and evil--having set her feet upon the way, she meant to go unfalteringly on, and because doubts would assail her at times, she held the surer to her task.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_Just as much of doubt as bade us plant a surer foot upon the sun-road._" Doris Fletcher had no turning-back in her nature.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading She wrote to Thornton and in due time his reply came.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She wrote to Thornton and in due time his reply came.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Having adopted the children, having foregone her prejudices--good and evil--having set her feet upon the way, she meant to go unfalteringly on, and because doubts would assail her at times, she held the surer to her task.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She never reached a goal but by patient effort to understand, and she was able to close her eyes to by-paths.
turning-back
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Just as much of doubt as bade us plant a surer foot upon the sun-road._" Doris Fletcher had no turning-back in her nature.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading She never reached a goal but by patient effort to understand, and she was able to close her eyes to by-paths.
unfalteringlyadverb
with determination; in a determined manner
From this reading Having adopted the children, having foregone her prejudices--good and evil--having set her feet upon the way, she meant to go unfalteringly on, and because doubts would assail her at times, she held the surer to her task.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "_Just as much of doubt as bade us plant a surer foot upon the sun-road._" Doris Fletcher had no turning-back in her nature.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "_Just as much of doubt as bade us plant a surer foot upon the sun-road._" Doris Fletcher had no turning-back in her nature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She never reached a goal but by patient effort to understand, and she was able to close her eyes to by-paths.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Having adopted the children, having foregone her prejudices--good and evil--having set her feet upon the way, she meant to go unfalteringly on, and because doubts would assail her at times, she held the surer to her task.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Having adopted the children, having foregone her prejudices--good and evil--having set her feet upon the way, she meant to go unfalteringly on, and because doubts would assail her at times, she held the surer to her task.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading She wrote to Thornton and in due time his reply came.
