used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One is Truth; the other is Tenderness._" After Thornton's departure Doris metaphorically, drew a long breath.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One is Truth; the other is Tenderness._" After Thornton's departure Doris metaphorically, drew a long breath.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "_There are two elements that go to the composition of friendship.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As one faces a possible surgical operation with the hope that Nature may intervene to make it unnecessary, she turned to her blessed duties with renewed vigour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She felt that he would make no further move at present--how could he?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading As one faces a possible surgical operation with the hope that Nature may intervene to make it unnecessary, she turned to her blessed duties with renewed vigour.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading One is Truth; the other is Tenderness._" After Thornton's departure Doris metaphorically, drew a long breath.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading "_There are two elements that go to the composition of friendship.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She felt that he would make no further move at present--how could he?
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
the act of departing
From this reading One is Truth; the other is Tenderness._" After Thornton's departure Doris metaphorically, drew a long breath.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading One is Truth; the other is Tenderness._" After Thornton's departure Doris metaphorically, drew a long breath.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading One is Truth; the other is Tenderness._" After Thornton's departure Doris metaphorically, drew a long breath.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading As one faces a possible surgical operation with the hope that Nature may intervene to make it unnecessary, she turned to her blessed duties with renewed vigour.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading "_There are two elements that go to the composition of friendship.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As one faces a possible surgical operation with the hope that Nature may intervene to make it unnecessary, she turned to her blessed duties with renewed vigour.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt that he would make no further move at present--how could he?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading "_There are two elements that go to the composition of friendship.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading She felt that he would make no further move at present--how could he?
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "_There are two elements that go to the composition of friendship.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She felt that he would make no further move at present--how could he?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As one faces a possible surgical operation with the hope that Nature may intervene to make it unnecessary, she turned to her blessed duties with renewed vigour.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading As one faces a possible surgical operation with the hope that Nature may intervene to make it unnecessary, she turned to her blessed duties with renewed vigour.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
how
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From this reading She felt that he would make no further move at present--how could he?
interveneverbUS /ˌɪntərˈviːn/
get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
From this reading As one faces a possible surgical operation with the hope that Nature may intervene to make it unnecessary, she turned to her blessed duties with renewed vigour.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One is Truth; the other is Tenderness._" After Thornton's departure Doris metaphorically, drew a long breath.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As one faces a possible surgical operation with the hope that Nature may intervene to make it unnecessary, she turned to her blessed duties with renewed vigour.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
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 One is Truth; the other is Tenderness._" After Thornton's departure Doris metaphorically, drew a long breath.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
engage in
From this reading She felt that he would make no further move at present--how could he?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading As one faces a possible surgical operation with the hope that Nature may intervene to make it unnecessary, she turned to her blessed duties with renewed vigour.
metaphoricallyadverbUS /ˌmetəˈfɔːrɪkli/
in a metaphorical manner
From this reading One is Truth; the other is Tenderness._" After Thornton's departure Doris metaphorically, drew a long breath.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She felt that he would make no further move at present--how could he?
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading As one faces a possible surgical operation with the hope that Nature may intervene to make it unnecessary, she turned to her blessed duties with renewed vigour.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
not any; not one
From this reading She felt that he would make no further move at present--how could he?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "_There are two elements that go to the composition of friendship.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One is Truth; the other is Tenderness._" After Thornton's departure Doris metaphorically, drew a long breath.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading As one faces a possible surgical operation with the hope that Nature may intervene to make it unnecessary, she turned to her blessed duties with renewed vigour.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One is Truth; the other is Tenderness._" After Thornton's departure Doris metaphorically, drew a long breath.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading As one faces a possible surgical operation with the hope that Nature may intervene to make it unnecessary, she turned to her blessed duties with renewed vigour.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She felt that he would make no further move at present--how could he?
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading As one faces a possible surgical operation with the hope that Nature may intervene to make it unnecessary, she turned to her blessed duties with renewed vigour.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She felt that he would make no further move at present--how could he?
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
speculatedverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
surgicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or involving or used in surgery
From this reading As one faces a possible surgical operation with the hope that Nature may intervene to make it unnecessary, she turned to her blessed duties with renewed vigour.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading One is Truth; the other is Tenderness._" After Thornton's departure Doris metaphorically, drew a long breath.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "_There are two elements that go to the composition of friendship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_There are two elements that go to the composition of friendship.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "_There are two elements that go to the composition of friendship.
Thornton's
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From this reading One is Truth; the other is Tenderness._" After Thornton's departure Doris metaphorically, drew a long breath.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "_There are two elements that go to the composition of friendship.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading One is Truth; the other is Tenderness._" After Thornton's departure Doris metaphorically, drew a long breath.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As one faces a possible surgical operation with the hope that Nature may intervene to make it unnecessary, she turned to her blessed duties with renewed vigour.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "_There are two elements that go to the composition of friendship.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading As one faces a possible surgical operation with the hope that Nature may intervene to make it unnecessary, she turned to her blessed duties with renewed vigour.
unprejudicedadjective
free from undue bias or preconceived opinions
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading As one faces a possible surgical operation with the hope that Nature may intervene to make it unnecessary, she turned to her blessed duties with renewed vigour.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
at the time that
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As one faces a possible surgical operation with the hope that Nature may intervene to make it unnecessary, she turned to her blessed duties with renewed vigour.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Of course, there were hours, there always would be hours, when, alone, or when the children played near her, Doris wondered and speculated but always reached the triumphant conclusion that her love, equal and sincere, for both little girls, had been made possible by her unprejudiced relations with them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She felt that he would make no further move at present--how could he?
