used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I want to believe it!" she struck a high note that, during the succeeding days and weeks and months, she could not always sustain.
anew
From this reading In that hour when Sheila, flinging herself into his arms, cried out to Ted, "Tell me again that motherhood is the greatest thing.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I want to believe it!" she struck a high note that, during the succeeding days and weeks and months, she could not always sustain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I want to believe it!" she struck a high note that, during the succeeding days and weeks and months, she could not always sustain.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading In that hour when Sheila, flinging herself into his arms, cried out to Ted, "Tell me again that motherhood is the greatest thing.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading And yet, from the moment when she attempted to reconcile her will to Nature's, she did begin to perceive that her sacrifice would have its recompense.
for the reason that
From this reading Perhaps she perceived it the more clearly because it was given to her to see what motherhood meant to other women.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And yet, from the moment when she attempted to reconcile her will to Nature's, she did begin to perceive that her sacrifice would have its recompense.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I want to believe it!" she struck a high note that, during the succeeding days and weeks and months, she could not always sustain.
without doubt or question
From this reading Perhaps she perceived it the more clearly because it was given to her to see what motherhood meant to other women.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I want to believe it!" she struck a high note that, during the succeeding days and weeks and months, she could not always sustain.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading In that hour when Sheila, flinging herself into his arms, cried out to Ted, "Tell me again that motherhood is the greatest thing.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I want to believe it!" she struck a high note that, during the succeeding days and weeks and months, she could not always sustain.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And yet, from the moment when she attempted to reconcile her will to Nature's, she did begin to perceive that her sacrifice would have its recompense.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I want to believe it!" she struck a high note that, during the succeeding days and weeks and months, she could not always sustain.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading For she was enough like the rest of humanity to value what others held precious.
flingingverbUS /ˈflɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading In that hour when Sheila, flinging herself into his arms, cried out to Ted, "Tell me again that motherhood is the greatest thing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For she was enough like the rest of humanity to value what others held precious.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And yet, from the moment when she attempted to reconcile her will to Nature's, she did begin to perceive that her sacrifice would have its recompense.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Perhaps she perceived it the more clearly because it was given to her to see what motherhood meant to other women.
highest in quality
From this reading In that hour when Sheila, flinging herself into his arms, cried out to Ted, "Tell me again that motherhood is the greatest thing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And yet, from the moment when she attempted to reconcile her will to Nature's, she did begin to perceive that her sacrifice would have its recompense.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading For she was enough like the rest of humanity to value what others held precious.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And yet, from the moment when she attempted to reconcile her will to Nature's, she did begin to perceive that her sacrifice would have its recompense.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading In that hour when Sheila, flinging herself into his arms, cried out to Ted, "Tell me again that motherhood is the greatest thing.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I want to believe it!" she struck a high note that, during the succeeding days and weeks and months, she could not always sustain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In that hour when Sheila, flinging herself into his arms, cried out to Ted, "Tell me again that motherhood is the greatest thing.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In that hour when Sheila, flinging herself into his arms, cried out to Ted, "Tell me again that motherhood is the greatest thing.
the quality of being humane
From this reading For she was enough like the rest of humanity to value what others held precious.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I want to believe it!" she struck a high note that, during the succeeding days and weeks and months, she could not always sustain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In that hour when Sheila, flinging herself into his arms, cried out to Ted, "Tell me again that motherhood is the greatest thing.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In that hour when Sheila, flinging herself into his arms, cried out to Ted, "Tell me again that motherhood is the greatest thing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In that hour when Sheila, flinging herself into his arms, cried out to Ted, "Tell me again that motherhood is the greatest thing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I want to believe it!" she struck a high note that, during the succeeding days and weeks and months, she could not always sustain.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And yet, from the moment when she attempted to reconcile her will to Nature's, she did begin to perceive that her sacrifice would have its recompense.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading For she was enough like the rest of humanity to value what others held precious.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In that hour when Sheila, flinging herself into his arms, cried out to Ted, "Tell me again that motherhood is the greatest thing.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Perhaps she perceived it the more clearly because it was given to her to see what motherhood meant to other women.
a particular point in time
From this reading And yet, from the moment when she attempted to reconcile her will to Nature's, she did begin to perceive that her sacrifice would have its recompense.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading I want to believe it!" she struck a high note that, during the succeeding days and weeks and months, she could not always sustain.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Perhaps she perceived it the more clearly because it was given to her to see what motherhood meant to other women.
motherhoodnounUS /ˈmʌðərhʊd/
the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother
From this reading In that hour when Sheila, flinging herself into his arms, cried out to Ted, "Tell me again that motherhood is the greatest thing.
Nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading And yet, from the moment when she attempted to reconcile her will to Nature's, she did begin to perceive that her sacrifice would have its recompense.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I want to believe it!" she struck a high note that, during the succeeding days and weeks and months, she could not always sustain.
a brief written record
From this reading I want to believe it!" she struck a high note that, during the succeeding days and weeks and months, she could not always sustain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For she was enough like the rest of humanity to value what others held precious.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Perhaps she perceived it the more clearly because it was given to her to see what motherhood meant to other women.
others
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From this reading For she was enough like the rest of humanity to value what others held precious.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In that hour when Sheila, flinging herself into his arms, cried out to Ted, "Tell me again that motherhood is the greatest thing.
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading And yet, from the moment when she attempted to reconcile her will to Nature's, she did begin to perceive that her sacrifice would have its recompense.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Perhaps she perceived it the more clearly because it was given to her to see what motherhood meant to other women.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps she perceived it the more clearly because it was given to her to see what motherhood meant to other women.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading For she was enough like the rest of humanity to value what others held precious.
recompensenounUS /ˈrekəmpens/
payment or reward (as for service rendered)
From this reading And yet, from the moment when she attempted to reconcile her will to Nature's, she did begin to perceive that her sacrifice would have its recompense.
reconcileverbUS /ˈrekənsaɪl/
make (one thing) compatible with
From this reading And yet, from the moment when she attempted to reconcile her will to Nature's, she did begin to perceive that her sacrifice would have its recompense.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading For she was enough like the rest of humanity to value what others held precious.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading And yet, from the moment when she attempted to reconcile her will to Nature's, she did begin to perceive that her sacrifice would have its recompense.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Perhaps she perceived it the more clearly because it was given to her to see what motherhood meant to other women.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I want to believe it!" she struck a high note that, during the succeeding days and weeks and months, she could not always sustain.
Sheila
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From this reading In that hour when Sheila, flinging herself into his arms, cried out to Ted, "Tell me again that motherhood is the greatest thing.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading I want to believe it!" she struck a high note that, during the succeeding days and weeks and months, she could not always sustain.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading I want to believe it!" she struck a high note that, during the succeeding days and weeks and months, she could not always sustain.
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading I want to believe it!" she struck a high note that, during the succeeding days and weeks and months, she could not always sustain.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading In that hour when Sheila, flinging herself into his arms, cried out to Ted, "Tell me again that motherhood is the greatest thing.
express in words
From this reading In that hour when Sheila, flinging herself into his arms, cried out to Ted, "Tell me again that motherhood is the greatest thing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In that hour when Sheila, flinging herself into his arms, cried out to Ted, "Tell me again that motherhood is the greatest thing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In that hour when Sheila, flinging herself into his arms, cried out to Ted, "Tell me again that motherhood is the greatest thing.
a special situation
From this reading In that hour when Sheila, flinging herself into his arms, cried out to Ted, "Tell me again that motherhood is the greatest thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In that hour when Sheila, flinging herself into his arms, cried out to Ted, "Tell me again that motherhood is the greatest thing.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading For she was enough like the rest of humanity to value what others held precious.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I want to believe it!" she struck a high note that, during the succeeding days and weeks and months, she could not always sustain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps she perceived it the more clearly because it was given to her to see what motherhood meant to other women.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I want to believe it!" she struck a high note that, during the succeeding days and weeks and months, she could not always sustain.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Perhaps she perceived it the more clearly because it was given to her to see what motherhood meant to other women.
at the time that
From this reading In that hour when Sheila, flinging herself into his arms, cried out to Ted, "Tell me again that motherhood is the greatest thing.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And yet, from the moment when she attempted to reconcile her will to Nature's, she did begin to perceive that her sacrifice would have its recompense.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Perhaps she perceived it the more clearly because it was given to her to see what motherhood meant to other women.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And yet, from the moment when she attempted to reconcile her will to Nature's, she did begin to perceive that her sacrifice would have its recompense.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet, from the moment when she attempted to reconcile her will to Nature's, she did begin to perceive that her sacrifice would have its recompense.
