used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOME PEOPLE ARE HAPPY--IN DIFFERENT WAYS Tony Strife reached Shovelstrode in a state of reckless and sublime uncertainty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SOME PEOPLE ARE HAPPY--IN DIFFERENT WAYS Tony Strife reached Shovelstrode in a state of reckless and sublime uncertainty.
approveverbUS /əˈpruːv/
give sanction to
From this reading Whenever she did something of which she was not sure her parents would approve, it was part of her code to confess it.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SOME PEOPLE ARE HAPPY--IN DIFFERENT WAYS Tony Strife reached Shovelstrode in a state of reckless and sublime uncertainty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was quite uncertain as to whether she meant to confess or not.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Quite possibly her people would not blame her, they might even be grateful to Mr. Smith, as they had been on a former occasion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Quite possibly her people would not blame her, they might even be grateful to Mr. Smith, as they had been on a former occasion.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading Quite possibly her people would not blame her, they might even be grateful to Mr. Smith, as they had been on a former occasion.
codenounUS /koʊd/
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading Whenever she did something of which she was not sure her parents would approve, it was part of her code to confess it.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading She was quite uncertain as to whether she meant to confess or not.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Whenever she did something of which she was not sure her parents would approve, it was part of her code to confess it.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading SOME PEOPLE ARE HAPPY--IN DIFFERENT WAYS Tony Strife reached Shovelstrode in a state of reckless and sublime uncertainty.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Precedent urged her to do so.
divisible by two
From this reading Quite possibly her people would not blame her, they might even be grateful to Mr. Smith, as they had been on a former occasion.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Quite possibly her people would not blame her, they might even be grateful to Mr. Smith, as they had been on a former occasion.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Quite possibly her people would not blame her, they might even be grateful to Mr. Smith, as they had been on a former occasion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Quite possibly her people would not blame her, they might even be grateful to Mr. Smith, as they had been on a former occasion.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading SOME PEOPLE ARE HAPPY--IN DIFFERENT WAYS Tony Strife reached Shovelstrode in a state of reckless and sublime uncertainty.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Precedent urged her to do so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOME PEOPLE ARE HAPPY--IN DIFFERENT WAYS Tony Strife reached Shovelstrode in a state of reckless and sublime uncertainty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whenever she did something of which she was not sure her parents would approve, it was part of her code to confess it.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading She was quite uncertain as to whether she meant to confess or not.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Quite possibly her people would not blame her, they might even be grateful to Mr. Smith, as they had been on a former occasion.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Quite possibly her people would not blame her, they might even be grateful to Mr. Smith, as they had been on a former occasion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was quite uncertain as to whether she meant to confess or not.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Quite possibly her people would not blame her, they might even be grateful to Mr. Smith, as they had been on a former occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOME PEOPLE ARE HAPPY--IN DIFFERENT WAYS Tony Strife reached Shovelstrode in a state of reckless and sublime uncertainty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Quite possibly her people would not blame her, they might even be grateful to Mr. Smith, as they had been on a former occasion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was quite uncertain as to whether she meant to confess or not.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Whenever she did something of which she was not sure her parents would approve, it was part of her code to confess it.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Whenever she did something of which she was not sure her parents would approve, it was part of her code to confess it.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading SOME PEOPLE ARE HAPPY--IN DIFFERENT WAYS Tony Strife reached Shovelstrode in a state of reckless and sublime uncertainty.
by chance
From this reading Quite possibly her people would not blame her, they might even be grateful to Mr. Smith, as they had been on a former occasion.
PrecedentnounUS /ˈpresɪdənt/
an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
From this reading Precedent urged her to do so.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She was quite uncertain as to whether she meant to confess or not.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading SOME PEOPLE ARE HAPPY--IN DIFFERENT WAYS Tony Strife reached Shovelstrode in a state of reckless and sublime uncertainty.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading SOME PEOPLE ARE HAPPY--IN DIFFERENT WAYS Tony Strife reached Shovelstrode in a state of reckless and sublime uncertainty.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was quite uncertain as to whether she meant to confess or not.
Shovelstrode
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From this reading SOME PEOPLE ARE HAPPY--IN DIFFERENT WAYS Tony Strife reached Shovelstrode in a state of reckless and sublime uncertainty.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Quite possibly her people would not blame her, they might even be grateful to Mr. Smith, as they had been on a former occasion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Precedent urged her to do so.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME PEOPLE ARE HAPPY--IN DIFFERENT WAYS Tony Strife reached Shovelstrode in a state of reckless and sublime uncertainty.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Whenever she did something of which she was not sure her parents would approve, it was part of her code to confess it.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading SOME PEOPLE ARE HAPPY--IN DIFFERENT WAYS Tony Strife reached Shovelstrode in a state of reckless and sublime uncertainty.
StrifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading SOME PEOPLE ARE HAPPY--IN DIFFERENT WAYS Tony Strife reached Shovelstrode in a state of reckless and sublime uncertainty.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading SOME PEOPLE ARE HAPPY--IN DIFFERENT WAYS Tony Strife reached Shovelstrode in a state of reckless and sublime uncertainty.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Whenever she did something of which she was not sure her parents would approve, it was part of her code to confess it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Quite possibly her people would not blame her, they might even be grateful to Mr. Smith, as they had been on a former occasion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was quite uncertain as to whether she meant to confess or not.
Tony
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From this reading SOME PEOPLE ARE HAPPY--IN DIFFERENT WAYS Tony Strife reached Shovelstrode in a state of reckless and sublime uncertainty.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading She was quite uncertain as to whether she meant to confess or not.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading SOME PEOPLE ARE HAPPY--IN DIFFERENT WAYS Tony Strife reached Shovelstrode in a state of reckless and sublime uncertainty.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Precedent urged her to do so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was quite uncertain as to whether she meant to confess or not.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading SOME PEOPLE ARE HAPPY--IN DIFFERENT WAYS Tony Strife reached Shovelstrode in a state of reckless and sublime uncertainty.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whenever she did something of which she was not sure her parents would approve, it was part of her code to confess it.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading She was quite uncertain as to whether she meant to confess or not.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Whenever she did something of which she was not sure her parents would approve, it was part of her code to confess it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Whenever she did something of which she was not sure her parents would approve, it was part of her code to confess it.
