used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She didn’t know where the voice came from, but those familiar words sounded clear as a bell.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She didn’t know where the voice came from, but those familiar words sounded clear as a bell.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While she stood gazing at a model of a Cunarder in the window of the shipping company, she was quickened by new power.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading She didn’t know where the voice came from, but those familiar words sounded clear as a bell.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She didn’t know where the voice came from, but those familiar words sounded clear as a bell.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While she stood gazing at a model of a Cunarder in the window of the shipping company, she was quickened by new power.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She didn’t know where the voice came from, but those familiar words sounded clear as a bell.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “If only you can stick it, the clouds will lift.”
rid of obstructions
From this reading She didn’t know where the voice came from, but those familiar words sounded clear as a bell.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading “If only you can stick it, the clouds will lift.”
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading While she stood gazing at a model of a Cunarder in the window of the shipping company, she was quickened by new power.
Cunarder
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From this reading While she stood gazing at a model of a Cunarder in the window of the shipping company, she was quickened by new power.
didn't
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From this reading She didn’t know where the voice came from, but those familiar words sounded clear as a bell.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading That was what life was for: to keep a stiff upper lip; to face your luck; to go down fighting.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading That was what life was for: to keep a stiff upper lip; to face your luck; to go down fighting.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading She didn’t know where the voice came from, but those familiar words sounded clear as a bell.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading That was what life was for: to keep a stiff upper lip; to face your luck; to go down fighting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That was what life was for: to keep a stiff upper lip; to face your luck; to go down fighting.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She didn’t know where the voice came from, but those familiar words sounded clear as a bell.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading While she stood gazing at a model of a Cunarder in the window of the shipping company, she was quickened by new power.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading That was what life was for: to keep a stiff upper lip; to face your luck; to go down fighting.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If only you can stick it, the clouds will lift.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While she stood gazing at a model of a Cunarder in the window of the shipping company, she was quickened by new power.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “If only you can stick it, the clouds will lift.”
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading That was what life was for: to keep a stiff upper lip; to face your luck; to go down fighting.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She didn’t know where the voice came from, but those familiar words sounded clear as a bell.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading That was what life was for: to keep a stiff upper lip; to face your luck; to go down fighting.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading “If only you can stick it, the clouds will lift.”
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading That was what life was for: to keep a stiff upper lip; to face your luck; to go down fighting.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading That was what life was for: to keep a stiff upper lip; to face your luck; to go down fighting.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading While she stood gazing at a model of a Cunarder in the window of the shipping company, she was quickened by new power.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Yes, she must stick it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading While she stood gazing at a model of a Cunarder in the window of the shipping company, she was quickened by new power.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While she stood gazing at a model of a Cunarder in the window of the shipping company, she was quickened by new power.
and nothing more
From this reading “If only you can stick it, the clouds will lift.”
possession of controlling influence
From this reading While she stood gazing at a model of a Cunarder in the window of the shipping company, she was quickened by new power.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading While she stood gazing at a model of a Cunarder in the window of the shipping company, she was quickened by new power.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She didn’t know where the voice came from, but those familiar words sounded clear as a bell.
shippingnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
From this reading While she stood gazing at a model of a Cunarder in the window of the shipping company, she was quickened by new power.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading She didn’t know where the voice came from, but those familiar words sounded clear as a bell.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading “If only you can stick it, the clouds will lift.”
not moving or operating freely
From this reading That was what life was for: to keep a stiff upper lip; to face your luck; to go down fighting.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading While she stood gazing at a model of a Cunarder in the window of the shipping company, she was quickened by new power.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was what life was for: to keep a stiff upper lip; to face your luck; to go down fighting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “If only you can stick it, the clouds will lift.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She didn’t know where the voice came from, but those familiar words sounded clear as a bell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That was what life was for: to keep a stiff upper lip; to face your luck; to go down fighting.
the topmost one of two
From this reading That was what life was for: to keep a stiff upper lip; to face your luck; to go down fighting.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading She didn’t know where the voice came from, but those familiar words sounded clear as a bell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was what life was for: to keep a stiff upper lip; to face your luck; to go down fighting.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That was what life was for: to keep a stiff upper lip; to face your luck; to go down fighting.
in or at the place that
From this reading She didn’t know where the voice came from, but those familiar words sounded clear as a bell.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While she stood gazing at a model of a Cunarder in the window of the shipping company, she was quickened by new power.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “If only you can stick it, the clouds will lift.”
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading While she stood gazing at a model of a Cunarder in the window of the shipping company, she was quickened by new power.
the words that are spoken
From this reading She didn’t know where the voice came from, but those familiar words sounded clear as a bell.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, she must stick it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “If only you can stick it, the clouds will lift.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading That was what life was for: to keep a stiff upper lip; to face your luck; to go down fighting.
