used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading He acknowledged that she was his.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
(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 That he loved this son with all the strength of his being and that he only knew the girl to fear her, made no difference in the fundamental facts.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
ancestornounUS /ˈænsestər/
someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BEHIND THE BARS When Norton reached his room he locked the door and began to pace the floor, facing for the hundredth time the stunning situation which the presence of Helen had created.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He began to realize that her life was at stake as well as his boy's.
BARSnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading BEHIND THE BARS When Norton reached his room he locked the door and began to pace the floor, facing for the hundredth time the stunning situation which the presence of Helen had created.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading BEHIND THE BARS When Norton reached his room he locked the door and began to pace the floor, facing for the hundredth time the stunning situation which the presence of Helen had created.
BEHINDprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading BEHIND THE BARS When Norton reached his room he locked the door and began to pace the floor, facing for the hundredth time the stunning situation which the presence of Helen had created.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading That he loved this son with all the strength of his being and that he only knew the girl to fear her, made no difference in the fundamental facts.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He began to realize that her life was at stake as well as his boy's.
buddingnounUS /ˈbʌdɪŋ/
reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading BEHIND THE BARS When Norton reached his room he locked the door and began to pace the floor, facing for the hundredth time the stunning situation which the presence of Helen had created.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
culturedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltʃərd/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading That he loved this son with all the strength of his being and that he only knew the girl to fear her, made no difference in the fundamental facts.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading BEHIND THE BARS When Norton reached his room he locked the door and began to pace the floor, facing for the hundredth time the stunning situation which the presence of Helen had created.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading BEHIND THE BARS When Norton reached his room he locked the door and began to pace the floor, facing for the hundredth time the stunning situation which the presence of Helen had created.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading That he loved this son with all the strength of his being and that he only knew the girl to fear her, made no difference in the fundamental facts.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading That he loved this son with all the strength of his being and that he only knew the girl to fear her, made no difference in the fundamental facts.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading BEHIND THE BARS When Norton reached his room he locked the door and began to pace the floor, facing for the hundredth time the stunning situation which the presence of Helen had created.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BEHIND THE BARS When Norton reached his room he locked the door and began to pace the floor, facing for the hundredth time the stunning situation which the presence of Helen had created.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
fundamentaladjectiveUS /ˌfʌndəˈmentəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading That he loved this son with all the strength of his being and that he only knew the girl to fear her, made no difference in the fundamental facts.
a young female
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BEHIND THE BARS When Norton reached his room he locked the door and began to pace the floor, facing for the hundredth time the stunning situation which the presence of Helen had created.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BEHIND THE BARS When Norton reached his room he locked the door and began to pace the floor, facing for the hundredth time the stunning situation which the presence of Helen had created.
(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 BEHIND THE BARS When Norton reached his room he locked the door and began to pace the floor, facing for the hundredth time the stunning situation which the presence of Helen had created.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BEHIND THE BARS When Norton reached his room he locked the door and began to pace the floor, facing for the hundredth time the stunning situation which the presence of Helen had created.
hundredthnounUS /ˈhʌndrədθ/
position 100 in a countable series of things
From this reading BEHIND THE BARS When Norton reached his room he locked the door and began to pace the floor, facing for the hundredth time the stunning situation which the presence of Helen had created.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That he loved this son with all the strength of his being and that he only knew the girl to fear her, made no difference in the fundamental facts.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
and nothing more
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading That he loved this son with all the strength of his being and that he only knew the girl to fear her, made no difference in the fundamental facts.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He began to realize that her life was at stake as well as his boy's.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading BEHIND THE BARS When Norton reached his room he locked the door and began to pace the floor, facing for the hundredth time the stunning situation which the presence of Helen had created.
held dear
From this reading That he loved this son with all the strength of his being and that he only knew the girl to fear her, made no difference in the fundamental facts.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading That he loved this son with all the strength of his being and that he only knew the girl to fear her, made no difference in the fundamental facts.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
not any; not one
From this reading That he loved this son with all the strength of his being and that he only knew the girl to fear her, made no difference in the fundamental facts.
Norton
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From this reading BEHIND THE BARS When Norton reached his room he locked the door and began to pace the floor, facing for the hundredth time the stunning situation which the presence of Helen had created.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BEHIND THE BARS When Norton reached his room he locked the door and began to pace the floor, facing for the hundredth time the stunning situation which the presence of Helen had created.
and nothing more
From this reading That he loved this son with all the strength of his being and that he only knew the girl to fear her, made no difference in the fundamental facts.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading BEHIND THE BARS When Norton reached his room he locked the door and began to pace the floor, facing for the hundredth time the stunning situation which the presence of Helen had created.
pitifullyadverbUS /ˈpɪtɪfəli/
to a pitiful degree
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading BEHIND THE BARS When Norton reached his room he locked the door and began to pace the floor, facing for the hundredth time the stunning situation which the presence of Helen had created.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading BEHIND THE BARS When Norton reached his room he locked the door and began to pace the floor, facing for the hundredth time the stunning situation which the presence of Helen had created.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading He began to realize that her life was at stake as well as his boy's.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
revoltedverbUS /rɪˈvoʊltɪd/
past form of “revolt” — make revolution
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading BEHIND THE BARS When Norton reached his room he locked the door and began to pace the floor, facing for the hundredth time the stunning situation which the presence of Helen had created.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading BEHIND THE BARS When Norton reached his room he locked the door and began to pace the floor, facing for the hundredth time the stunning situation which the presence of Helen had created.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
a male human offspring
From this reading That he loved this son with all the strength of his being and that he only knew the girl to fear her, made no difference in the fundamental facts.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading He began to realize that her life was at stake as well as his boy's.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading That he loved this son with all the strength of his being and that he only knew the girl to fear her, made no difference in the fundamental facts.
stunningadjectiveUS /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
commanding attention
From this reading BEHIND THE BARS When Norton reached his room he locked the door and began to pace the floor, facing for the hundredth time the stunning situation which the presence of Helen had created.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
taintedadjectiveUS /ˈteɪntɪd/
touched by rot or decay
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEHIND THE BARS When Norton reached his room he locked the door and began to pace the floor, facing for the hundredth time the stunning situation which the presence of Helen had created.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That he loved this son with all the strength of his being and that he only knew the girl to fear her, made no difference in the fundamental facts.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BEHIND THE BARS When Norton reached his room he locked the door and began to pace the floor, facing for the hundredth time the stunning situation which the presence of Helen had created.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BEHIND THE BARS When Norton reached his room he locked the door and began to pace the floor, facing for the hundredth time the stunning situation which the presence of Helen had created.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He began to realize that her life was at stake as well as his boy's.
at the time that
From this reading BEHIND THE BARS When Norton reached his room he locked the door and began to pace the floor, facing for the hundredth time the stunning situation which the presence of Helen had created.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BEHIND THE BARS When Norton reached his room he locked the door and began to pace the floor, facing for the hundredth time the stunning situation which the presence of Helen had created.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
womanhoodnounUS /ˈwʊmənhʊd/
the state of being an adult woman
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To reveal to such a sensitive, cultured girl just as she was budding into womanhood the fact that her blood was tainted with a negro ancestor would be an act so pitifully cruel that every instinct of his nature revolted from the thought.
