used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In her mind she divided the two elements in her nature by a well-defined gulf.
(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 knew that she would be capable of deliberately indulging all that was least desirable in her nature, if thereby a jot or tittle could be gained for her music.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Her work was the thing that really counted, as she had always known; but if the day should come when her work needed the stimulus of her passions, she was calmly determined that it should have it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both were good in themselves, inasmuch as they were stimulating and pleasurable, but she felt that they could not combine in her as they so often did in her fellow students, and of this she was glad.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Both were good in themselves, inasmuch as they were stimulating and pleasurable, but she felt that they could not combine in her as they so often did in her fellow students, and of this she was glad.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She knew that she would be capable of deliberately indulging all that was least desirable in her nature, if thereby a jot or tittle could be gained for her music.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both were highly important, but different.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Both were highly important, but different.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In her mind she divided the two elements in her nature by a well-defined gulf.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading Her work was the thing that really counted, as she had always known; but if the day should come when her work needed the stimulus of her passions, she was calmly determined that it should have it.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading She knew that she would be capable of deliberately indulging all that was least desirable in her nature, if thereby a jot or tittle could be gained for her music.
combineverbUS /ˈkɑːmbaɪn/
have or possess in combination
From this reading Both were good in themselves, inasmuch as they were stimulating and pleasurable, but she felt that they could not combine in her as they so often did in her fellow students, and of this she was glad.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Her work was the thing that really counted, as she had always known; but if the day should come when her work needed the stimulus of her passions, she was calmly determined that it should have it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Both were good in themselves, inasmuch as they were stimulating and pleasurable, but she felt that they could not combine in her as they so often did in her fellow students, and of this she was glad.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading Her work was the thing that really counted, as she had always known; but if the day should come when her work needed the stimulus of her passions, she was calmly determined that it should have it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Her work was the thing that really counted, as she had always known; but if the day should come when her work needed the stimulus of her passions, she was calmly determined that it should have it.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading She knew that she would be capable of deliberately indulging all that was least desirable in her nature, if thereby a jot or tittle could be gained for her music.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading She knew that she would be capable of deliberately indulging all that was least desirable in her nature, if thereby a jot or tittle could be gained for her music.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Her work was the thing that really counted, as she had always known; but if the day should come when her work needed the stimulus of her passions, she was calmly determined that it should have it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Both were good in themselves, inasmuch as they were stimulating and pleasurable, but she felt that they could not combine in her as they so often did in her fellow students, and of this she was glad.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Both were highly important, but different.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading In her mind she divided the two elements in her nature by a well-defined gulf.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading In her mind she divided the two elements in her nature by a well-defined gulf.
a boy or man
From this reading Both were good in themselves, inasmuch as they were stimulating and pleasurable, but she felt that they could not combine in her as they so often did in her fellow students, and of this she was glad.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Both were good in themselves, inasmuch as they were stimulating and pleasurable, but she felt that they could not combine in her as they so often did in her fellow students, and of this she was glad.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She knew that she would be capable of deliberately indulging all that was least desirable in her nature, if thereby a jot or tittle could be gained for her music.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading She knew that she would be capable of deliberately indulging all that was least desirable in her nature, if thereby a jot or tittle could be gained for her music.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Both were good in themselves, inasmuch as they were stimulating and pleasurable, but she felt that they could not combine in her as they so often did in her fellow students, and of this she was glad.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Both were good in themselves, inasmuch as they were stimulating and pleasurable, but she felt that they could not combine in her as they so often did in her fellow students, and of this she was glad.
gulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading In her mind she divided the two elements in her nature by a well-defined gulf.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her work was the thing that really counted, as she had always known; but if the day should come when her work needed the stimulus of her passions, she was calmly determined that it should have it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Her work was the thing that really counted, as she had always known; but if the day should come when her work needed the stimulus of her passions, she was calmly determined that it should have it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In her mind she divided the two elements in her nature by a well-defined gulf.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Both were highly important, but different.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Her work was the thing that really counted, as she had always known; but if the day should come when her work needed the stimulus of her passions, she was calmly determined that it should have it.
of great significance or value
From this reading Both were highly important, but different.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In her mind she divided the two elements in her nature by a well-defined gulf.
inasmuch
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From this reading Both were good in themselves, inasmuch as they were stimulating and pleasurable, but she felt that they could not combine in her as they so often did in her fellow students, and of this she was glad.
indulgingnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
From this reading She knew that she would be capable of deliberately indulging all that was least desirable in her nature, if thereby a jot or tittle could be gained for her music.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her work was the thing that really counted, as she had always known; but if the day should come when her work needed the stimulus of her passions, she was calmly determined that it should have it.
jotnounUS /dʒɑːt/
a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note
From this reading She knew that she would be capable of deliberately indulging all that was least desirable in her nature, if thereby a jot or tittle could be gained for her music.
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 She knew that she would be capable of deliberately indulging all that was least desirable in her nature, if thereby a jot or tittle could be gained for her music.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Her work was the thing that really counted, as she had always known; but if the day should come when her work needed the stimulus of her passions, she was calmly determined that it should have it.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading She knew that she would be capable of deliberately indulging all that was least desirable in her nature, if thereby a jot or tittle could be gained for her music.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In her mind she divided the two elements in her nature by a well-defined gulf.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading She knew that she would be capable of deliberately indulging all that was least desirable in her nature, if thereby a jot or tittle could be gained for her music.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading In her mind she divided the two elements in her nature by a well-defined gulf.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Her work was the thing that really counted, as she had always known; but if the day should come when her work needed the stimulus of her passions, she was calmly determined that it should have it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Both were good in themselves, inasmuch as they were stimulating and pleasurable, but she felt that they could not combine in her as they so often did in her fellow students, and of this she was glad.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both were good in themselves, inasmuch as they were stimulating and pleasurable, but she felt that they could not combine in her as they so often did in her fellow students, and of this she was glad.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Both were good in themselves, inasmuch as they were stimulating and pleasurable, but she felt that they could not combine in her as they so often did in her fellow students, and of this she was glad.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She knew that she would be capable of deliberately indulging all that was least desirable in her nature, if thereby a jot or tittle could be gained for her music.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Her work was the thing that really counted, as she had always known; but if the day should come when her work needed the stimulus of her passions, she was calmly determined that it should have it.
pleasurableadjectiveUS /ˈpleʒərəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading Both were good in themselves, inasmuch as they were stimulating and pleasurable, but she felt that they could not combine in her as they so often did in her fellow students, and of this she was glad.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Her work was the thing that really counted, as she had always known; but if the day should come when her work needed the stimulus of her passions, she was calmly determined that it should have it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In her mind she divided the two elements in her nature by a well-defined gulf.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Her work was the thing that really counted, as she had always known; but if the day should come when her work needed the stimulus of her passions, she was calmly determined that it should have it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Both were good in themselves, inasmuch as they were stimulating and pleasurable, but she felt that they could not combine in her as they so often did in her fellow students, and of this she was glad.
stimulatingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪŋ/
rousing or quickening activity or the senses
From this reading Both were good in themselves, inasmuch as they were stimulating and pleasurable, but she felt that they could not combine in her as they so often did in her fellow students, and of this she was glad.
stimulusnounUS /ˈstɪmjələs/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading Her work was the thing that really counted, as she had always known; but if the day should come when her work needed the stimulus of her passions, she was calmly determined that it should have it.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Both were good in themselves, inasmuch as they were stimulating and pleasurable, but she felt that they could not combine in her as they so often did in her fellow students, and of this she was glad.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Both were good in themselves, inasmuch as they were stimulating and pleasurable, but she felt that they could not combine in her as they so often did in her fellow students, and of this she was glad.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In her mind she divided the two elements in her nature by a well-defined gulf.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Both were good in themselves, inasmuch as they were stimulating and pleasurable, but she felt that they could not combine in her as they so often did in her fellow students, and of this she was glad.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading She knew that she would be capable of deliberately indulging all that was least desirable in her nature, if thereby a jot or tittle could be gained for her music.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both were good in themselves, inasmuch as they were stimulating and pleasurable, but she felt that they could not combine in her as they so often did in her fellow students, and of this she was glad.
a special situation
From this reading Her work was the thing that really counted, as she had always known; but if the day should come when her work needed the stimulus of her passions, she was calmly determined that it should have it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Both were good in themselves, inasmuch as they were stimulating and pleasurable, but she felt that they could not combine in her as they so often did in her fellow students, and of this she was glad.
tittlenounUS /ˈtɪtəl/
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading She knew that she would be capable of deliberately indulging all that was least desirable in her nature, if thereby a jot or tittle could be gained for her music.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In her mind she divided the two elements in her nature by a well-defined gulf.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Both were good in themselves, inasmuch as they were stimulating and pleasurable, but she felt that they could not combine in her as they so often did in her fellow students, and of this she was glad.
well-definedadjective
having a clean and distinct outline as if precisely cut along the edges
From this reading In her mind she divided the two elements in her nature by a well-defined gulf.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both were highly important, but different.
at the time that
From this reading Her work was the thing that really counted, as she had always known; but if the day should come when her work needed the stimulus of her passions, she was calmly determined that it should have it.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Her work was the thing that really counted, as she had always known; but if the day should come when her work needed the stimulus of her passions, she was calmly determined that it should have it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She knew that she would be capable of deliberately indulging all that was least desirable in her nature, if thereby a jot or tittle could be gained for her music.
