used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEREIN HELEN LIVES A CROWDED HOUR "Millicent!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Helen breathed the words in an undertone that carried more than a hint of dismay.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was one of those rare crises in life when the brain receives a presage of evil without any prior foundation of fact.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Helen had every reason to welcome her friend, none to be chilled by her unexpected presence.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading It was one of those rare crises in life when the brain receives a presage of evil without any prior foundation of fact.
uttered without voice
From this reading Helen breathed the words in an undertone that carried more than a hint of dismay.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Helen had every reason to welcome her friend, none to be chilled by her unexpected presence.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Helen breathed the words in an undertone that carried more than a hint of dismay.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading Helen had every reason to welcome her friend, none to be chilled by her unexpected presence.
crisesnounUS /ˈkraɪsiz/
plural of “crisis” — an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading It was one of those rare crises in life when the brain receives a presage of evil without any prior foundation of fact.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading WHEREIN HELEN LIVES A CROWDED HOUR "Millicent!
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading Helen breathed the words in an undertone that carried more than a hint of dismay.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Helen had every reason to welcome her friend, none to be chilled by her unexpected presence.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading It was one of those rare crises in life when the brain receives a presage of evil without any prior foundation of fact.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was one of those rare crises in life when the brain receives a presage of evil without any prior foundation of fact.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading It was one of those rare crises in life when the brain receives a presage of evil without any prior foundation of fact.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Helen had every reason to welcome her friend, none to be chilled by her unexpected presence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Helen had every reason to welcome her friend, none to be chilled by her unexpected presence.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading WHEREIN HELEN LIVES A CROWDED HOUR "Millicent!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Helen had every reason to welcome her friend, none to be chilled by her unexpected presence.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading You here!"
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Helen breathed the words in an undertone that carried more than a hint of dismay.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading WHEREIN HELEN LIVES A CROWDED HOUR "Millicent!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Helen breathed the words in an undertone that carried more than a hint of dismay.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one of those rare crises in life when the brain receives a presage of evil without any prior foundation of fact.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was one of those rare crises in life when the brain receives a presage of evil without any prior foundation of fact.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading WHEREIN HELEN LIVES A CROWDED HOUR "Millicent!
Millicent
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From this reading WHEREIN HELEN LIVES A CROWDED HOUR "Millicent!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Helen breathed the words in an undertone that carried more than a hint of dismay.
not one, and not any
From this reading Helen had every reason to welcome her friend, none to be chilled by her unexpected presence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Helen breathed the words in an undertone that carried more than a hint of dismay.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one of those rare crises in life when the brain receives a presage of evil without any prior foundation of fact.
presageverbUS /ˈpresɪdʒ/
indicate, as with a sign or an omen
From this reading It was one of those rare crises in life when the brain receives a presage of evil without any prior foundation of fact.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Helen had every reason to welcome her friend, none to be chilled by her unexpected presence.
prioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading It was one of those rare crises in life when the brain receives a presage of evil without any prior foundation of fact.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading It was one of those rare crises in life when the brain receives a presage of evil without any prior foundation of fact.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Helen had every reason to welcome her friend, none to be chilled by her unexpected presence.
receivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading It was one of those rare crises in life when the brain receives a presage of evil without any prior foundation of fact.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Helen breathed the words in an undertone that carried more than a hint of dismay.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Helen breathed the words in an undertone that carried more than a hint of dismay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Helen breathed the words in an undertone that carried more than a hint of dismay.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was one of those rare crises in life when the brain receives a presage of evil without any prior foundation of fact.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Helen had every reason to welcome her friend, none to be chilled by her unexpected presence.
undertonenounUS /ˈʌndərtoʊn/
a quiet or hushed tone of voice
From this reading Helen breathed the words in an undertone that carried more than a hint of dismay.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Helen had every reason to welcome her friend, none to be chilled by her unexpected presence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was one of those rare crises in life when the brain receives a presage of evil without any prior foundation of fact.
accept gladly
From this reading Helen had every reason to welcome her friend, none to be chilled by her unexpected presence.
at the time that
From this reading It was one of those rare crises in life when the brain receives a presage of evil without any prior foundation of fact.
WHEREIN
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From this reading WHEREIN HELEN LIVES A CROWDED HOUR "Millicent!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was one of those rare crises in life when the brain receives a presage of evil without any prior foundation of fact.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Helen breathed the words in an undertone that carried more than a hint of dismay.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You here!"
