used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "My most frequent dream is a horrible one," she began, writing in a firm hand, although she knew that she was observed and was weighing every word and action.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "My most frequent dream is a horrible one," she began, writing in a firm hand, although she knew that she was observed and was weighing every word and action.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "My most frequent dream is a horrible one," she began, writing in a firm hand, although she knew that she was observed and was weighing every word and action.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "My most frequent dream is a horrible one," she began, writing in a firm hand, although she knew that she was observed and was weighing every word and action.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this point she seemed to hesitate and pause.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "My most frequent dream is a horrible one," she began, writing in a firm hand, although she knew that she was observed and was weighing every word and action.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading I saw that Kennedy was carefully noting it and every mood and action she exhibited.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not make out who or what it was with which he struggled."
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading "My most frequent dream is a horrible one," she began, writing in a firm hand, although she knew that she was observed and was weighing every word and action.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading "I have dreamed ever so many times that I saw Vail in a terrific struggle.
at any time
From this reading "I have dreamed ever so many times that I saw Vail in a terrific struggle.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "My most frequent dream is a horrible one," she began, writing in a firm hand, although she knew that she was observed and was weighing every word and action.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading I saw that Kennedy was carefully noting it and every mood and action she exhibited.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading "My most frequent dream is a horrible one," she began, writing in a firm hand, although she knew that she was observed and was weighing every word and action.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading "My most frequent dream is a horrible one," she began, writing in a firm hand, although she knew that she was observed and was weighing every word and action.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "My most frequent dream is a horrible one," she began, writing in a firm hand, although she knew that she was observed and was weighing every word and action.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have dreamed ever so many times that I saw Vail in a terrific struggle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I could not make out who or what it was with which he struggled."
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading At this point she seemed to hesitate and pause.
provoking horror
From this reading "My most frequent dream is a horrible one," she began, writing in a firm hand, although she knew that she was observed and was weighing every word and action.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have dreamed ever so many times that I saw Vail in a terrific struggle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "My most frequent dream is a horrible one," she began, writing in a firm hand, although she knew that she was observed and was weighing every word and action.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My most frequent dream is a horrible one," she began, writing in a firm hand, although she knew that she was observed and was weighing every word and action.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I could not make out who or what it was with which he struggled."
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading I saw that Kennedy was carefully noting it and every mood and action she exhibited.
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 "My most frequent dream is a horrible one," she began, writing in a firm hand, although she knew that she was observed and was weighing every word and action.
engage in
From this reading I could not make out who or what it was with which he struggled."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "I have dreamed ever so many times that I saw Vail in a terrific struggle.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading I saw that Kennedy was carefully noting it and every mood and action she exhibited.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "My most frequent dream is a horrible one," she began, writing in a firm hand, although she knew that she was observed and was weighing every word and action.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My most frequent dream is a horrible one," she began, writing in a firm hand, although she knew that she was observed and was weighing every word and action.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not make out who or what it was with which he struggled."
notingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading I saw that Kennedy was carefully noting it and every mood and action she exhibited.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "My most frequent dream is a horrible one," she began, writing in a firm hand, although she knew that she was observed and was weighing every word and action.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "My most frequent dream is a horrible one," she began, writing in a firm hand, although she knew that she was observed and was weighing every word and action.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I could not make out who or what it was with which he struggled."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I could not make out who or what it was with which he struggled."
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading At this point she seemed to hesitate and pause.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading At this point she seemed to hesitate and pause.
cut with a saw
From this reading "I have dreamed ever so many times that I saw Vail in a terrific struggle.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At this point she seemed to hesitate and pause.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My most frequent dream is a horrible one," she began, writing in a firm hand, although she knew that she was observed and was weighing every word and action.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I have dreamed ever so many times that I saw Vail in a terrific struggle.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading "I have dreamed ever so many times that I saw Vail in a terrific struggle.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading I could not make out who or what it was with which he struggled."
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading "I have dreamed ever so many times that I saw Vail in a terrific struggle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "My most frequent dream is a horrible one," she began, writing in a firm hand, although she knew that she was observed and was weighing every word and action.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this point she seemed to hesitate and pause.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "I have dreamed ever so many times that I saw Vail in a terrific struggle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At this point she seemed to hesitate and pause.
Vail
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From this reading "I have dreamed ever so many times that I saw Vail in a terrific struggle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My most frequent dream is a horrible one," she began, writing in a firm hand, although she knew that she was observed and was weighing every word and action.
weighingnounUS /ˈweɪɪŋ/
careful consideration
From this reading "My most frequent dream is a horrible one," she began, writing in a firm hand, although she knew that she was observed and was weighing every word and action.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I could not make out who or what it was with which he struggled."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I could not make out who or what it was with which he struggled."
which person or people
From this reading I could not make out who or what it was with which he struggled."
in the company of; together with
From this reading I could not make out who or what it was with which he struggled."
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "My most frequent dream is a horrible one," she began, writing in a firm hand, although she knew that she was observed and was weighing every word and action.
the act of creating written works
From this reading "My most frequent dream is a horrible one," she began, writing in a firm hand, although she knew that she was observed and was weighing every word and action.
