used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nor did she doubt for a moment that he would manage it as he promised.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading DARTMOOR Dorothea had the profoundest faith in her brother's ability.
achedverbUS /eɪkt/
past form of “ache” — feel physical pain
From this reading He had beaten her spirit sorely--so sorely, that for days her whole body ached with the bruise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nor did she doubt for a moment that he would manage it as he promised.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That he hit at once on this simple solution which had eluded her through many wakeful nights did not surprise her in the least.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading He had beaten her spirit sorely--so sorely, that for days her whole body ached with the bruise.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He had beaten her spirit sorely--so sorely, that for days her whole body ached with the bruise.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading DARTMOOR Dorothea had the profoundest faith in her brother's ability.
bruiseverbUS /bruːz/
injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
From this reading He had beaten her spirit sorely--so sorely, that for days her whole body ached with the bruise.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she could not thank him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But she could not thank him.
DARTMOOR
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From this reading DARTMOOR Dorothea had the profoundest faith in her brother's ability.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He had beaten her spirit sorely--so sorely, that for days her whole body ached with the bruise.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading That he hit at once on this simple solution which had eluded her through many wakeful nights did not surprise her in the least.
Dorothea
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From this reading DARTMOOR Dorothea had the profoundest faith in her brother's ability.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Nor did she doubt for a moment that he would manage it as he promised.
eludedverbUS /ɪˈluːdɪd/
past form of “elude” — escape, either physically or mentally
From this reading That he hit at once on this simple solution which had eluded her through many wakeful nights did not surprise her in the least.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading DARTMOOR Dorothea had the profoundest faith in her brother's ability.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nor did she doubt for a moment that he would manage it as he promised.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DARTMOOR Dorothea had the profoundest faith in her brother's ability.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That he hit at once on this simple solution which had eluded her through many wakeful nights did not surprise her in the least.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DARTMOOR Dorothea had the profoundest faith in her brother's ability.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But she could not thank him.
cause to move by striking
From this reading That he hit at once on this simple solution which had eluded her through many wakeful nights did not surprise her in the least.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DARTMOOR Dorothea had the profoundest faith in her brother's ability.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nor did she doubt for a moment that he would manage it as he promised.
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 That he hit at once on this simple solution which had eluded her through many wakeful nights did not surprise her in the least.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Nor did she doubt for a moment that he would manage it as he promised.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading That he hit at once on this simple solution which had eluded her through many wakeful nights did not surprise her in the least.
a particular point in time
From this reading Nor did she doubt for a moment that he would manage it as he promised.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading That he hit at once on this simple solution which had eluded her through many wakeful nights did not surprise her in the least.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did she doubt for a moment that he would manage it as he promised.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That he hit at once on this simple solution which had eluded her through many wakeful nights did not surprise her in the least.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That he hit at once on this simple solution which had eluded her through many wakeful nights did not surprise her in the least.
on one occasion
From this reading That he hit at once on this simple solution which had eluded her through many wakeful nights did not surprise her in the least.
profoundest
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From this reading DARTMOOR Dorothea had the profoundest faith in her brother's ability.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Nor did she doubt for a moment that he would manage it as he promised.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nor did she doubt for a moment that he would manage it as he promised.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading That he hit at once on this simple solution which had eluded her through many wakeful nights did not surprise her in the least.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had beaten her spirit sorely--so sorely, that for days her whole body ached with the bruise.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading That he hit at once on this simple solution which had eluded her through many wakeful nights did not surprise her in the least.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading He had beaten her spirit sorely--so sorely, that for days her whole body ached with the bruise.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He had beaten her spirit sorely--so sorely, that for days her whole body ached with the bruise.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading That he hit at once on this simple solution which had eluded her through many wakeful nights did not surprise her in the least.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading But she could not thank him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That he hit at once on this simple solution which had eluded her through many wakeful nights did not surprise her in the least.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DARTMOOR Dorothea had the profoundest faith in her brother's ability.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That he hit at once on this simple solution which had eluded her through many wakeful nights did not surprise her in the least.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading That he hit at once on this simple solution which had eluded her through many wakeful nights did not surprise her in the least.
wakefuladjective
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading That he hit at once on this simple solution which had eluded her through many wakeful nights did not surprise her in the least.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That he hit at once on this simple solution which had eluded her through many wakeful nights did not surprise her in the least.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He had beaten her spirit sorely--so sorely, that for days her whole body ached with the bruise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had beaten her spirit sorely--so sorely, that for days her whole body ached with the bruise.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nor did she doubt for a moment that he would manage it as he promised.
