used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Thank you, William," she said in a low voice, and that was all.
(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 She went up to him, all pale and drooping, and took him by the hand.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was not embarrassed, the hour and occasion were too serious for that, and she herself was too broken down for any emotions save those that were intensely real and came from an anguished heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was not embarrassed, the hour and occasion were too serious for that, and she herself was too broken down for any emotions save those that were intensely real and came from an anguished heart.
anguishedadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃt/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading She was not embarrassed, the hour and occasion were too serious for that, and she herself was too broken down for any emotions save those that were intensely real and came from an anguished heart.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She was not embarrassed, the hour and occasion were too serious for that, and she herself was too broken down for any emotions save those that were intensely real and came from an anguished heart.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GRATITUDE OF MISS MARJORIE POOLE As the man to whom she had been engaged came into the room, Marjorie rose to meet him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading GRATITUDE OF MISS MARJORIE POOLE As the man to whom she had been engaged came into the room, Marjorie rose to meet him.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading She was not embarrassed, the hour and occasion were too serious for that, and she herself was too broken down for any emotions save those that were intensely real and came from an anguished heart.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in her words Gouldesbrough realized all that she was powerless to say.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She went up to him, all pale and drooping, and took him by the hand.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading GRATITUDE OF MISS MARJORIE POOLE As the man to whom she had been engaged came into the room, Marjorie rose to meet him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She was not embarrassed, the hour and occasion were too serious for that, and she herself was too broken down for any emotions save those that were intensely real and came from an anguished heart.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading She went up to him, all pale and drooping, and took him by the hand.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading She was not embarrassed, the hour and occasion were too serious for that, and she herself was too broken down for any emotions save those that were intensely real and came from an anguished heart.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading She was not embarrassed, the hour and occasion were too serious for that, and she herself was too broken down for any emotions save those that were intensely real and came from an anguished heart.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading GRATITUDE OF MISS MARJORIE POOLE As the man to whom she had been engaged came into the room, Marjorie rose to meet him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was not embarrassed, the hour and occasion were too serious for that, and she herself was too broken down for any emotions save those that were intensely real and came from an anguished heart.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was not embarrassed, the hour and occasion were too serious for that, and she herself was too broken down for any emotions save those that were intensely real and came from an anguished heart.
Gouldesbrough
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From this reading But in her words Gouldesbrough realized all that she was powerless to say.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading GRATITUDE OF MISS MARJORIE POOLE As the man to whom she had been engaged came into the room, Marjorie rose to meet him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GRATITUDE OF MISS MARJORIE POOLE As the man to whom she had been engaged came into the room, Marjorie rose to meet him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She went up to him, all pale and drooping, and took him by the hand.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She was not embarrassed, the hour and occasion were too serious for that, and she herself was too broken down for any emotions save those that were intensely real and came from an anguished heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But in her words Gouldesbrough realized all that she was powerless to say.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was not embarrassed, the hour and occasion were too serious for that, and she herself was too broken down for any emotions save those that were intensely real and came from an anguished heart.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading GRATITUDE OF MISS MARJORIE POOLE As the man to whom she had been engaged came into the room, Marjorie rose to meet him.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading She was not embarrassed, the hour and occasion were too serious for that, and she herself was too broken down for any emotions save those that were intensely real and came from an anguished heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Thank you, William," she said in a low voice, and that was all.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading She was not embarrassed, the hour and occasion were too serious for that, and she herself was too broken down for any emotions save those that were intensely real and came from an anguished heart.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading GRATITUDE OF MISS MARJORIE POOLE As the man to whom she had been engaged came into the room, Marjorie rose to meet him.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Thank you, William," she said in a low voice, and that was all.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading GRATITUDE OF MISS MARJORIE POOLE As the man to whom she had been engaged came into the room, Marjorie rose to meet him.
MARJORIE
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From this reading GRATITUDE OF MISS MARJORIE POOLE As the man to whom she had been engaged came into the room, Marjorie rose to meet him.
come together
From this reading GRATITUDE OF MISS MARJORIE POOLE As the man to whom she had been engaged came into the room, Marjorie rose to meet him.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading GRATITUDE OF MISS MARJORIE POOLE As the man to whom she had been engaged came into the room, Marjorie rose to meet him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not embarrassed, the hour and occasion were too serious for that, and she herself was too broken down for any emotions save those that were intensely real and came from an anguished heart.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading She was not embarrassed, the hour and occasion were too serious for that, and she herself was too broken down for any emotions save those that were intensely real and came from an anguished heart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GRATITUDE OF MISS MARJORIE POOLE As the man to whom she had been engaged came into the room, Marjorie rose to meet him.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading She went up to him, all pale and drooping, and took him by the hand.
POOLE
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From this reading GRATITUDE OF MISS MARJORIE POOLE As the man to whom she had been engaged came into the room, Marjorie rose to meet him.
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading But in her words Gouldesbrough realized all that she was powerless to say.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading She was not embarrassed, the hour and occasion were too serious for that, and she herself was too broken down for any emotions save those that were intensely real and came from an anguished heart.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading But in her words Gouldesbrough realized all that she was powerless to say.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading GRATITUDE OF MISS MARJORIE POOLE As the man to whom she had been engaged came into the room, Marjorie rose to meet him.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading GRATITUDE OF MISS MARJORIE POOLE As the man to whom she had been engaged came into the room, Marjorie rose to meet him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Thank you, William," she said in a low voice, and that was all.
except for; apart from
From this reading She was not embarrassed, the hour and occasion were too serious for that, and she herself was too broken down for any emotions save those that were intensely real and came from an anguished heart.
express in words
From this reading But in her words Gouldesbrough realized all that she was powerless to say.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading She was not embarrassed, the hour and occasion were too serious for that, and she herself was too broken down for any emotions save those that were intensely real and came from an anguished heart.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GRATITUDE OF MISS MARJORIE POOLE As the man to whom she had been engaged came into the room, Marjorie rose to meet him.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you, William," she said in a low voice, and that was all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was not embarrassed, the hour and occasion were too serious for that, and she herself was too broken down for any emotions save those that were intensely real and came from an anguished heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GRATITUDE OF MISS MARJORIE POOLE As the man to whom she had been engaged came into the room, Marjorie rose to meet him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She was not embarrassed, the hour and occasion were too serious for that, and she herself was too broken down for any emotions save those that were intensely real and came from an anguished heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GRATITUDE OF MISS MARJORIE POOLE As the man to whom she had been engaged came into the room, Marjorie rose to meet him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She was not embarrassed, the hour and occasion were too serious for that, and she herself was too broken down for any emotions save those that were intensely real and came from an anguished heart.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She went up to him, all pale and drooping, and took him by the hand.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She went up to him, all pale and drooping, and took him by the hand.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Thank you, William," she said in a low voice, and that was all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was not embarrassed, the hour and occasion were too serious for that, and she herself was too broken down for any emotions save those that were intensely real and came from an anguished heart.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She went up to him, all pale and drooping, and took him by the hand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was not embarrassed, the hour and occasion were too serious for that, and she herself was too broken down for any emotions save those that were intensely real and came from an anguished heart.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading GRATITUDE OF MISS MARJORIE POOLE As the man to whom she had been engaged came into the room, Marjorie rose to meet him.
William
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From this reading "Thank you, William," she said in a low voice, and that was all.
the words that are spoken
From this reading But in her words Gouldesbrough realized all that she was powerless to say.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Thank you, William," she said in a low voice, and that was all.
