used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lottie gladly rendered the assistance requested, and both girls knelt and prayed in silence for a long time; and when they rose up, an expression of calmness was visible on the pale, beautiful face of Miss Bramlett.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading You may let me see him now, without any fears as to my actions; if you will let me lean on your shoulder, I can walk very well.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after breakfast Miss Bramlett announced her determination to see Wallingford, and no amount of remonstrance which Doctor Plaxico and Demar could bring to bear against the step could prevent it.
anew
From this reading “Lottie dear, you can trust me now, and I fear you will think me superstitious when I tell you that our prayers have been answered; he will not die, and we shall all be happy again.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Soon after breakfast Miss Bramlett announced her determination to see Wallingford, and no amount of remonstrance which Doctor Plaxico and Demar could bring to bear against the step could prevent it.
(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 “Lottie dear, you can trust me now, and I fear you will think me superstitious when I tell you that our prayers have been answered; he will not die, and we shall all be happy again.
a quantity of money
From this reading Soon after breakfast Miss Bramlett announced her determination to see Wallingford, and no amount of remonstrance which Doctor Plaxico and Demar could bring to bear against the step could prevent it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lottie gladly rendered the assistance requested, and both girls knelt and prayed in silence for a long time; and when they rose up, an expression of calmness was visible on the pale, beautiful face of Miss Bramlett.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Soon after breakfast Miss Bramlett announced her determination to see Wallingford, and no amount of remonstrance which Doctor Plaxico and Demar could bring to bear against the step could prevent it.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Soon after breakfast Miss Bramlett announced her determination to see Wallingford, and no amount of remonstrance which Doctor Plaxico and Demar could bring to bear against the step could prevent it.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Lottie dear, you can trust me now, and I fear you will think me superstitious when I tell you that our prayers have been answered; he will not die, and we shall all be happy again.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading You may let me see him now, without any fears as to my actions; if you will let me lean on your shoulder, I can walk very well.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You may let me see him now, without any fears as to my actions; if you will let me lean on your shoulder, I can walk very well.”
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Lottie gladly rendered the assistance requested, and both girls knelt and prayed in silence for a long time; and when they rose up, an expression of calmness was visible on the pale, beautiful face of Miss Bramlett.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Lottie dear, you can trust me now, and I fear you will think me superstitious when I tell you that our prayers have been answered; he will not die, and we shall all be happy again.
have
From this reading Soon after breakfast Miss Bramlett announced her determination to see Wallingford, and no amount of remonstrance which Doctor Plaxico and Demar could bring to bear against the step could prevent it.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Lottie gladly rendered the assistance requested, and both girls knelt and prayed in silence for a long time; and when they rose up, an expression of calmness was visible on the pale, beautiful face of Miss Bramlett.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Lottie dear, you can trust me now, and I fear you will think me superstitious when I tell you that our prayers have been answered; he will not die, and we shall all be happy again.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Lottie gladly rendered the assistance requested, and both girls knelt and prayed in silence for a long time; and when they rose up, an expression of calmness was visible on the pale, beautiful face of Miss Bramlett.
Bramlett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon after breakfast Miss Bramlett announced her determination to see Wallingford, and no amount of remonstrance which Doctor Plaxico and Demar could bring to bear against the step could prevent it.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Soon after breakfast Miss Bramlett announced her determination to see Wallingford, and no amount of remonstrance which Doctor Plaxico and Demar could bring to bear against the step could prevent it.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Soon after breakfast Miss Bramlett announced her determination to see Wallingford, and no amount of remonstrance which Doctor Plaxico and Demar could bring to bear against the step could prevent it.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Lottie gladly rendered the assistance requested, and both girls knelt and prayed in silence for a long time; and when they rose up, an expression of calmness was visible on the pale, beautiful face of Miss Bramlett.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Lottie dear, you can trust me now, and I fear you will think me superstitious when I tell you that our prayers have been answered; he will not die, and we shall all be happy again.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Soon after breakfast Miss Bramlett announced her determination to see Wallingford, and no amount of remonstrance which Doctor Plaxico and Demar could bring to bear against the step could prevent it.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading “Lottie, help me down on my knees, and I will pray for strength and courage to sustain me under this trying ordeal.”
dearly loved
From this reading “Lottie dear, you can trust me now, and I fear you will think me superstitious when I tell you that our prayers have been answered; he will not die, and we shall all be happy again.
Demar
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From this reading Soon after breakfast Miss Bramlett announced her determination to see Wallingford, and no amount of remonstrance which Doctor Plaxico and Demar could bring to bear against the step could prevent it.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Soon after breakfast Miss Bramlett announced her determination to see Wallingford, and no amount of remonstrance which Doctor Plaxico and Demar could bring to bear against the step could prevent it.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading “Lottie dear, you can trust me now, and I fear you will think me superstitious when I tell you that our prayers have been answered; he will not die, and we shall all be happy again.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Soon after breakfast Miss Bramlett announced her determination to see Wallingford, and no amount of remonstrance which Doctor Plaxico and Demar could bring to bear against the step could prevent it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Lottie, help me down on my knees, and I will pray for strength and courage to sustain me under this trying ordeal.”
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Lottie gladly rendered the assistance requested, and both girls knelt and prayed in silence for a long time; and when they rose up, an expression of calmness was visible on the pale, beautiful face of Miss Bramlett.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Lottie gladly rendered the assistance requested, and both girls knelt and prayed in silence for a long time; and when they rose up, an expression of calmness was visible on the pale, beautiful face of Miss Bramlett.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “Lottie dear, you can trust me now, and I fear you will think me superstitious when I tell you that our prayers have been answered; he will not die, and we shall all be happy again.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading You may let me see him now, without any fears as to my actions; if you will let me lean on your shoulder, I can walk very well.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Lottie, help me down on my knees, and I will pray for strength and courage to sustain me under this trying ordeal.”
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Lottie gladly rendered the assistance requested, and both girls knelt and prayed in silence for a long time; and when they rose up, an expression of calmness was visible on the pale, beautiful face of Miss Bramlett.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Lottie gladly rendered the assistance requested, and both girls knelt and prayed in silence for a long time; and when they rose up, an expression of calmness was visible on the pale, beautiful face of Miss Bramlett.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading “Lottie dear, you can trust me now, and I fear you will think me superstitious when I tell you that our prayers have been answered; he will not die, and we shall all be happy again.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Lottie dear, you can trust me now, and I fear you will think me superstitious when I tell you that our prayers have been answered; he will not die, and we shall all be happy again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Lottie dear, you can trust me now, and I fear you will think me superstitious when I tell you that our prayers have been answered; he will not die, and we shall all be happy again.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “Lottie, help me down on my knees, and I will pray for strength and courage to sustain me under this trying ordeal.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Soon after breakfast Miss Bramlett announced her determination to see Wallingford, and no amount of remonstrance which Doctor Plaxico and Demar could bring to bear against the step could prevent it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You may let me see him now, without any fears as to my actions; if you will let me lean on your shoulder, I can walk very well.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Lottie, help me down on my knees, and I will pray for strength and courage to sustain me under this trying ordeal.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You may let me see him now, without any fears as to my actions; if you will let me lean on your shoulder, I can walk very well.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lottie gladly rendered the assistance requested, and both girls knelt and prayed in silence for a long time; and when they rose up, an expression of calmness was visible on the pale, beautiful face of Miss Bramlett.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Soon after breakfast Miss Bramlett announced her determination to see Wallingford, and no amount of remonstrance which Doctor Plaxico and Demar could bring to bear against the step could prevent it.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading “Lottie, help me down on my knees, and I will pray for strength and courage to sustain me under this trying ordeal.”
kneltverbUS /nelt/
inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading Lottie gladly rendered the assistance requested, and both girls knelt and prayed in silence for a long time; and when they rose up, an expression of calmness was visible on the pale, beautiful face of Miss Bramlett.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading You may let me see him now, without any fears as to my actions; if you will let me lean on your shoulder, I can walk very well.”
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading You may let me see him now, without any fears as to my actions; if you will let me lean on your shoulder, I can walk very well.”
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Lottie gladly rendered the assistance requested, and both girls knelt and prayed in silence for a long time; and when they rose up, an expression of calmness was visible on the pale, beautiful face of Miss Bramlett.
Lottie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Lottie, help me down on my knees, and I will pray for strength and courage to sustain me under this trying ordeal.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You may let me see him now, without any fears as to my actions; if you will let me lean on your shoulder, I can walk very well.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Lottie, help me down on my knees, and I will pray for strength and courage to sustain me under this trying ordeal.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Soon after breakfast Miss Bramlett announced her determination to see Wallingford, and no amount of remonstrance which Doctor Plaxico and Demar could bring to bear against the step could prevent it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Lottie, help me down on my knees, and I will pray for strength and courage to sustain me under this trying ordeal.”
not any; not one
From this reading Soon after breakfast Miss Bramlett announced her determination to see Wallingford, and no amount of remonstrance which Doctor Plaxico and Demar could bring to bear against the step could prevent it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Lottie dear, you can trust me now, and I fear you will think me superstitious when I tell you that our prayers have been answered; he will not die, and we shall all be happy again.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Lottie dear, you can trust me now, and I fear you will think me superstitious when I tell you that our prayers have been answered; he will not die, and we shall all be happy again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Soon after breakfast Miss Bramlett announced her determination to see Wallingford, and no amount of remonstrance which Doctor Plaxico and Demar could bring to bear against the step could prevent it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Lottie, help me down on my knees, and I will pray for strength and courage to sustain me under this trying ordeal.”
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading “Lottie, help me down on my knees, and I will pray for strength and courage to sustain me under this trying ordeal.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Lottie dear, you can trust me now, and I fear you will think me superstitious when I tell you that our prayers have been answered; he will not die, and we shall all be happy again.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Lottie gladly rendered the assistance requested, and both girls knelt and prayed in silence for a long time; and when they rose up, an expression of calmness was visible on the pale, beautiful face of Miss Bramlett.
Plaxico
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon after breakfast Miss Bramlett announced her determination to see Wallingford, and no amount of remonstrance which Doctor Plaxico and Demar could bring to bear against the step could prevent it.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading “Lottie, help me down on my knees, and I will pray for strength and courage to sustain me under this trying ordeal.”
prayedverbUS /preɪd/
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Lottie gladly rendered the assistance requested, and both girls knelt and prayed in silence for a long time; and when they rose up, an expression of calmness was visible on the pale, beautiful face of Miss Bramlett.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading “Lottie dear, you can trust me now, and I fear you will think me superstitious when I tell you that our prayers have been answered; he will not die, and we shall all be happy again.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Soon after breakfast Miss Bramlett announced her determination to see Wallingford, and no amount of remonstrance which Doctor Plaxico and Demar could bring to bear against the step could prevent it.
remonstrancenoun
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Soon after breakfast Miss Bramlett announced her determination to see Wallingford, and no amount of remonstrance which Doctor Plaxico and Demar could bring to bear against the step could prevent it.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Lottie gladly rendered the assistance requested, and both girls knelt and prayed in silence for a long time; and when they rose up, an expression of calmness was visible on the pale, beautiful face of Miss Bramlett.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading Lottie gladly rendered the assistance requested, and both girls knelt and prayed in silence for a long time; and when they rose up, an expression of calmness was visible on the pale, beautiful face of Miss Bramlett.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Lottie gladly rendered the assistance requested, and both girls knelt and prayed in silence for a long time; and when they rose up, an expression of calmness was visible on the pale, beautiful face of Miss Bramlett.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Soon after breakfast Miss Bramlett announced her determination to see Wallingford, and no amount of remonstrance which Doctor Plaxico and Demar could bring to bear against the step could prevent it.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Lottie dear, you can trust me now, and I fear you will think me superstitious when I tell you that our prayers have been answered; he will not die, and we shall all be happy again.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading You may let me see him now, without any fears as to my actions; if you will let me lean on your shoulder, I can walk very well.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Lottie gladly rendered the assistance requested, and both girls knelt and prayed in silence for a long time; and when they rose up, an expression of calmness was visible on the pale, beautiful face of Miss Bramlett.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after breakfast Miss Bramlett announced her determination to see Wallingford, and no amount of remonstrance which Doctor Plaxico and Demar could bring to bear against the step could prevent it.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Soon after breakfast Miss Bramlett announced her determination to see Wallingford, and no amount of remonstrance which Doctor Plaxico and Demar could bring to bear against the step could prevent it.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading “Lottie, help me down on my knees, and I will pray for strength and courage to sustain me under this trying ordeal.”
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading “Lottie dear, you can trust me now, and I fear you will think me superstitious when I tell you that our prayers have been answered; he will not die, and we shall all be happy again.
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading “Lottie, help me down on my knees, and I will pray for strength and courage to sustain me under this trying ordeal.”
express in words
From this reading “Lottie dear, you can trust me now, and I fear you will think me superstitious when I tell you that our prayers have been answered; he will not die, and we shall all be happy again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Lottie dear, you can trust me now, and I fear you will think me superstitious when I tell you that our prayers have been answered; he will not die, and we shall all be happy again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Soon after breakfast Miss Bramlett announced her determination to see Wallingford, and no amount of remonstrance which Doctor Plaxico and Demar could bring to bear against the step could prevent it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lottie gladly rendered the assistance requested, and both girls knelt and prayed in silence for a long time; and when they rose up, an expression of calmness was visible on the pale, beautiful face of Miss Bramlett.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Lottie dear, you can trust me now, and I fear you will think me superstitious when I tell you that our prayers have been answered; he will not die, and we shall all be happy again.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Lottie, help me down on my knees, and I will pray for strength and courage to sustain me under this trying ordeal.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Lottie gladly rendered the assistance requested, and both girls knelt and prayed in silence for a long time; and when they rose up, an expression of calmness was visible on the pale, beautiful face of Miss Bramlett.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Soon after breakfast Miss Bramlett announced her determination to see Wallingford, and no amount of remonstrance which Doctor Plaxico and Demar could bring to bear against the step could prevent it.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading “Lottie dear, you can trust me now, and I fear you will think me superstitious when I tell you that our prayers have been answered; he will not die, and we shall all be happy again.
hard to endure
From this reading “Lottie, help me down on my knees, and I will pray for strength and courage to sustain me under this trying ordeal.”
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “Lottie, help me down on my knees, and I will pray for strength and courage to sustain me under this trying ordeal.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Lottie gladly rendered the assistance requested, and both girls knelt and prayed in silence for a long time; and when they rose up, an expression of calmness was visible on the pale, beautiful face of Miss Bramlett.
precisely as stated
From this reading You may let me see him now, without any fears as to my actions; if you will let me lean on your shoulder, I can walk very well.”
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Lottie gladly rendered the assistance requested, and both girls knelt and prayed in silence for a long time; and when they rose up, an expression of calmness was visible on the pale, beautiful face of Miss Bramlett.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading You may let me see him now, without any fears as to my actions; if you will let me lean on your shoulder, I can walk very well.”
Wallingford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon after breakfast Miss Bramlett announced her determination to see Wallingford, and no amount of remonstrance which Doctor Plaxico and Demar could bring to bear against the step could prevent it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lottie gladly rendered the assistance requested, and both girls knelt and prayed in silence for a long time; and when they rose up, an expression of calmness was visible on the pale, beautiful face of Miss Bramlett.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Lottie dear, you can trust me now, and I fear you will think me superstitious when I tell you that our prayers have been answered; he will not die, and we shall all be happy again.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading You may let me see him now, without any fears as to my actions; if you will let me lean on your shoulder, I can walk very well.”
at the time that
From this reading Lottie gladly rendered the assistance requested, and both girls knelt and prayed in silence for a long time; and when they rose up, an expression of calmness was visible on the pale, beautiful face of Miss Bramlett.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Soon after breakfast Miss Bramlett announced her determination to see Wallingford, and no amount of remonstrance which Doctor Plaxico and Demar could bring to bear against the step could prevent it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Lottie, help me down on my knees, and I will pray for strength and courage to sustain me under this trying ordeal.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading You may let me see him now, without any fears as to my actions; if you will let me lean on your shoulder, I can walk very well.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Lottie dear, you can trust me now, and I fear you will think me superstitious when I tell you that our prayers have been answered; he will not die, and we shall all be happy again.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You may let me see him now, without any fears as to my actions; if you will let me lean on your shoulder, I can walk very well.”
