used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MEANWHILE Jenny was proceeding homeward in a rather unhappy state of mind.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Though, indeed, she could see no reason to characterize her action by so harsh a name.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The conversation had left an unpleasant impression, and she was by no means sure what it would lead to.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The conversation had left an unpleasant impression, and she was by no means sure what it would lead to.
have
From this reading A hundred times did she wish that she had not meddled with the matter; but it was now too late for regrets, and she recognized that she must bear the burden of her wrong-doing.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading A hundred times did she wish that she had not meddled with the matter; but it was now too late for regrets, and she recognized that she must bear the burden of her wrong-doing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A hundred times did she wish that she had not meddled with the matter; but it was now too late for regrets, and she recognized that she must bear the burden of her wrong-doing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The conversation had left an unpleasant impression, and she was by no means sure what it would lead to.
characterizeverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪz/
describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading Though, indeed, she could see no reason to characterize her action by so harsh a name.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The conversation had left an unpleasant impression, and she was by no means sure what it would lead to.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Though, indeed, she could see no reason to characterize her action by so harsh a name.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A hundred times did she wish that she had not meddled with the matter; but it was now too late for regrets, and she recognized that she must bear the burden of her wrong-doing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A hundred times did she wish that she had not meddled with the matter; but it was now too late for regrets, and she recognized that she must bear the burden of her wrong-doing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The conversation had left an unpleasant impression, and she was by no means sure what it would lead to.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading Though, indeed, she could see no reason to characterize her action by so harsh a name.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A hundred times did she wish that she had not meddled with the matter; but it was now too late for regrets, and she recognized that she must bear the burden of her wrong-doing.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading MEANWHILE Jenny was proceeding homeward in a rather unhappy state of mind.
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From this reading A hundred times did she wish that she had not meddled with the matter; but it was now too late for regrets, and she recognized that she must bear the burden of her wrong-doing.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The conversation had left an unpleasant impression, and she was by no means sure what it would lead to.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MEANWHILE Jenny was proceeding homeward in a rather unhappy state of mind.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Though, indeed, she could see no reason to characterize her action by so harsh a name.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The conversation had left an unpleasant impression, and she was by no means sure what it would lead to.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading MEANWHILE Jenny was proceeding homeward in a rather unhappy state of mind.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A hundred times did she wish that she had not meddled with the matter; but it was now too late for regrets, and she recognized that she must bear the burden of her wrong-doing.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading The conversation had left an unpleasant impression, and she was by no means sure what it would lead to.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The conversation had left an unpleasant impression, and she was by no means sure what it would lead to.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A hundred times did she wish that she had not meddled with the matter; but it was now too late for regrets, and she recognized that she must bear the burden of her wrong-doing.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The conversation had left an unpleasant impression, and she was by no means sure what it would lead to.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading MEANWHILE Jenny was proceeding homeward in a rather unhappy state of mind.
meddled
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From this reading A hundred times did she wish that she had not meddled with the matter; but it was now too late for regrets, and she recognized that she must bear the burden of her wrong-doing.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading MEANWHILE Jenny was proceeding homeward in a rather unhappy state of mind.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A hundred times did she wish that she had not meddled with the matter; but it was now too late for regrets, and she recognized that she must bear the burden of her wrong-doing.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Though, indeed, she could see no reason to characterize her action by so harsh a name.
not any; not one
From this reading The conversation had left an unpleasant impression, and she was by no means sure what it would lead to.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A hundred times did she wish that she had not meddled with the matter; but it was now too late for regrets, and she recognized that she must bear the burden of her wrong-doing.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A hundred times did she wish that she had not meddled with the matter; but it was now too late for regrets, and she recognized that she must bear the burden of her wrong-doing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MEANWHILE Jenny was proceeding homeward in a rather unhappy state of mind.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading MEANWHILE Jenny was proceeding homeward in a rather unhappy state of mind.
on the contrary
From this reading MEANWHILE Jenny was proceeding homeward in a rather unhappy state of mind.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Though, indeed, she could see no reason to characterize her action by so harsh a name.
RECLUSEnounUS /rɪˈkluːs/
one who lives in solitude
From this reading THE RECLUSE.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading A hundred times did she wish that she had not meddled with the matter; but it was now too late for regrets, and she recognized that she must bear the burden of her wrong-doing.
regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading A hundred times did she wish that she had not meddled with the matter; but it was now too late for regrets, and she recognized that she must bear the burden of her wrong-doing.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Though, indeed, she could see no reason to characterize her action by so harsh a name.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The conversation had left an unpleasant impression, and she was by no means sure what it would lead to.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Though, indeed, she could see no reason to characterize her action by so harsh a name.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading MEANWHILE Jenny was proceeding homeward in a rather unhappy state of mind.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The conversation had left an unpleasant impression, and she was by no means sure what it would lead to.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A hundred times did she wish that she had not meddled with the matter; but it was now too late for regrets, and she recognized that she must bear the burden of her wrong-doing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RECLUSE.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though, indeed, she could see no reason to characterize her action by so harsh a name.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading A hundred times did she wish that she had not meddled with the matter; but it was now too late for regrets, and she recognized that she must bear the burden of her wrong-doing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The conversation had left an unpleasant impression, and she was by no means sure what it would lead to.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A hundred times did she wish that she had not meddled with the matter; but it was now too late for regrets, and she recognized that she must bear the burden of her wrong-doing.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading MEANWHILE Jenny was proceeding homeward in a rather unhappy state of mind.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading The conversation had left an unpleasant impression, and she was by no means sure what it would lead to.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MEANWHILE Jenny was proceeding homeward in a rather unhappy state of mind.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The conversation had left an unpleasant impression, and she was by no means sure what it would lead to.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading A hundred times did she wish that she had not meddled with the matter; but it was now too late for regrets, and she recognized that she must bear the burden of her wrong-doing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A hundred times did she wish that she had not meddled with the matter; but it was now too late for regrets, and she recognized that she must bear the burden of her wrong-doing.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The conversation had left an unpleasant impression, and she was by no means sure what it would lead to.
wrong-doing
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From this reading A hundred times did she wish that she had not meddled with the matter; but it was now too late for regrets, and she recognized that she must bear the burden of her wrong-doing.
