used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Similar cases were recalled, in which later on a malicious punishment had, after all, been the portion of the subordinates.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Similar cases were recalled, in which later on a malicious punishment had, after all, been the portion of the subordinates.
(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 Similar cases were recalled, in which later on a malicious punishment had, after all, been the portion of the subordinates.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She declared proudly that she would assume full responsibility and guard everyone concerned from unpleasant consequences.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But there were grave doubts as to that.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading She declared proudly that she would assume full responsibility and guard everyone concerned from unpleasant consequences.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Similar cases were recalled, in which later on a malicious punishment had, after all, been the portion of the subordinates.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading So Eva was earnestly begged to give up the mural paintings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there were grave doubts as to that.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Similar cases were recalled, in which later on a malicious punishment had, after all, been the portion of the subordinates.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading She declared proudly that she would assume full responsibility and guard everyone concerned from unpleasant consequences.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading She declared proudly that she would assume full responsibility and guard everyone concerned from unpleasant consequences.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading She declared proudly that she would assume full responsibility and guard everyone concerned from unpleasant consequences.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading But there were grave doubts as to that.
in a serious manner
From this reading So Eva was earnestly begged to give up the mural paintings.
Eva
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The minister in person went to Eva Sorel.
every person
From this reading She declared proudly that she would assume full responsibility and guard everyone concerned from unpleasant consequences.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She declared proudly that she would assume full responsibility and guard everyone concerned from unpleasant consequences.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She declared proudly that she would assume full responsibility and guard everyone concerned from unpleasant consequences.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading So Eva was earnestly begged to give up the mural paintings.
death of a person
From this reading But there were grave doubts as to that.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading She declared proudly that she would assume full responsibility and guard everyone concerned from unpleasant consequences.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Similar cases were recalled, in which later on a malicious punishment had, after all, been the portion of the subordinates.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “The minister in person went to Eva Sorel.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Similar cases were recalled, in which later on a malicious punishment had, after all, been the portion of the subordinates.
maliciousadjectiveUS /məˈlɪʃəs/
having the nature of or resulting from malice
From this reading Similar cases were recalled, in which later on a malicious punishment had, after all, been the portion of the subordinates.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading “The minister in person went to Eva Sorel.
muralnounUS /ˈmjʊrəl/
a painting that is applied to a wall surface
From this reading So Eva was earnestly begged to give up the mural paintings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Similar cases were recalled, in which later on a malicious punishment had, after all, been the portion of the subordinates.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Similar cases were recalled, in which later on a malicious punishment had, after all, been the portion of the subordinates.
paintingsnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋz/
plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading So Eva was earnestly begged to give up the mural paintings.
a human being
From this reading “The minister in person went to Eva Sorel.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Similar cases were recalled, in which later on a malicious punishment had, after all, been the portion of the subordinates.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading She declared proudly that she would assume full responsibility and guard everyone concerned from unpleasant consequences.
the act of punishing
From this reading Similar cases were recalled, in which later on a malicious punishment had, after all, been the portion of the subordinates.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Similar cases were recalled, in which later on a malicious punishment had, after all, been the portion of the subordinates.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She declared proudly that she would assume full responsibility and guard everyone concerned from unpleasant consequences.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She declared proudly that she would assume full responsibility and guard everyone concerned from unpleasant consequences.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Similar cases were recalled, in which later on a malicious punishment had, after all, been the portion of the subordinates.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Eva was earnestly begged to give up the mural paintings.
Sorel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The minister in person went to Eva Sorel.
subordinatesnounUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪts/
plural of “subordinate” — an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
From this reading Similar cases were recalled, in which later on a malicious punishment had, after all, been the portion of the subordinates.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She declared proudly that she would assume full responsibility and guard everyone concerned from unpleasant consequences.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The minister in person went to Eva Sorel.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there were grave doubts as to that.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “The minister in person went to Eva Sorel.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading She declared proudly that she would assume full responsibility and guard everyone concerned from unpleasant consequences.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So Eva was earnestly begged to give up the mural paintings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So Eva was earnestly begged to give up the mural paintings.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “The minister in person went to Eva Sorel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But there were grave doubts as to that.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Similar cases were recalled, in which later on a malicious punishment had, after all, been the portion of the subordinates.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She declared proudly that she would assume full responsibility and guard everyone concerned from unpleasant consequences.
