used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ORDEAL OF KATE MORGAN That night David and Rogers had a long talk.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In consequence, correspondence was re-opened with the sanitarium at Colorado Springs, and David began to spend part of his time in helping equip Rogers for the distant struggle against death.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But his life now had an object, and the hope, which the really brave always save from even the worst wreck, began to stir within him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But his life now had an object, and the hope, which the really brave always save from even the worst wreck, began to stir within him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ORDEAL OF KATE MORGAN That night David and Rogers had a long talk.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In consequence, correspondence was re-opened with the sanitarium at Colorado Springs, and David began to spend part of his time in helping equip Rogers for the distant struggle against death.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In consequence, correspondence was re-opened with the sanitarium at Colorado Springs, and David began to spend part of his time in helping equip Rogers for the distant struggle against death.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading His bitterness did not now depart; he had not forgotten his defeat, and he had not forgiven the world.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading During the two weeks since his exposure Rogers had not railed; he had borne his defeat in grim, quiet despair.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading But his life now had an object, and the hope, which the really brave always save from even the worst wreck, began to stir within him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his life now had an object, and the hope, which the really brave always save from even the worst wreck, began to stir within him.
ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/
a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading In consequence, correspondence was re-opened with the sanitarium at Colorado Springs, and David began to spend part of his time in helping equip Rogers for the distant struggle against death.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In consequence, correspondence was re-opened with the sanitarium at Colorado Springs, and David began to spend part of his time in helping equip Rogers for the distant struggle against death.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading In consequence, correspondence was re-opened with the sanitarium at Colorado Springs, and David began to spend part of his time in helping equip Rogers for the distant struggle against death.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading THE ORDEAL OF KATE MORGAN That night David and Rogers had a long talk.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading In consequence, correspondence was re-opened with the sanitarium at Colorado Springs, and David began to spend part of his time in helping equip Rogers for the distant struggle against death.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading During the two weeks since his exposure Rogers had not railed; he had borne his defeat in grim, quiet despair.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading His bitterness did not now depart; he had not forgotten his defeat, and he had not forgiven the world.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading During the two weeks since his exposure Rogers had not railed; he had borne his defeat in grim, quiet despair.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His bitterness did not now depart; he had not forgotten his defeat, and he had not forgiven the world.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading In consequence, correspondence was re-opened with the sanitarium at Colorado Springs, and David began to spend part of his time in helping equip Rogers for the distant struggle against death.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the two weeks since his exposure Rogers had not railed; he had borne his defeat in grim, quiet despair.
equipverbUS /ɪˈkwɪp/
provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
From this reading In consequence, correspondence was re-opened with the sanitarium at Colorado Springs, and David began to spend part of his time in helping equip Rogers for the distant struggle against death.
divisible by two
From this reading But his life now had an object, and the hope, which the really brave always save from even the worst wreck, began to stir within him.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading During the two weeks since his exposure Rogers had not railed; he had borne his defeat in grim, quiet despair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In consequence, correspondence was re-opened with the sanitarium at Colorado Springs, and David began to spend part of his time in helping equip Rogers for the distant struggle against death.
forgivenverbUS /fərˈɡɪvən/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading His bitterness did not now depart; he had not forgotten his defeat, and he had not forgiven the world.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading His bitterness did not now depart; he had not forgotten his defeat, and he had not forgiven the world.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But his life now had an object, and the hope, which the really brave always save from even the worst wreck, began to stir within him.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading During the two weeks since his exposure Rogers had not railed; he had borne his defeat in grim, quiet despair.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE ORDEAL OF KATE MORGAN That night David and Rogers had a long talk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the two weeks since his exposure Rogers had not railed; he had borne his defeat in grim, quiet despair.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading In consequence, correspondence was re-opened with the sanitarium at Colorado Springs, and David began to spend part of his time in helping equip Rogers for the distant struggle against death.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But his life now had an object, and the hope, which the really brave always save from even the worst wreck, began to stir within him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In consequence, correspondence was re-opened with the sanitarium at Colorado Springs, and David began to spend part of his time in helping equip Rogers for the distant struggle against death.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But his life now had an object, and the hope, which the really brave always save from even the worst wreck, began to stir within him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In consequence, correspondence was re-opened with the sanitarium at Colorado Springs, and David began to spend part of his time in helping equip Rogers for the distant struggle against death.
KATE
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From this reading THE ORDEAL OF KATE MORGAN That night David and Rogers had a long talk.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But his life now had an object, and the hope, which the really brave always save from even the worst wreck, began to stir within him.
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 THE ORDEAL OF KATE MORGAN That night David and Rogers had a long talk.
MORGANnounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading THE ORDEAL OF KATE MORGAN That night David and Rogers had a long talk.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE ORDEAL OF KATE MORGAN That night David and Rogers had a long talk.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During the two weeks since his exposure Rogers had not railed; he had borne his defeat in grim, quiet despair.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His bitterness did not now depart; he had not forgotten his defeat, and he had not forgiven the world.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading But his life now had an object, and the hope, which the really brave always save from even the worst wreck, began to stir within him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ORDEAL OF KATE MORGAN That night David and Rogers had a long talk.
ORDEALnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading THE ORDEAL OF KATE MORGAN That night David and Rogers had a long talk.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In consequence, correspondence was re-opened with the sanitarium at Colorado Springs, and David began to spend part of his time in helping equip Rogers for the distant struggle against death.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading During the two weeks since his exposure Rogers had not railed; he had borne his defeat in grim, quiet despair.
railedverbUS /reɪld/
past form of “rail” — complain bitterly
From this reading During the two weeks since his exposure Rogers had not railed; he had borne his defeat in grim, quiet despair.
re-opened
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From this reading In consequence, correspondence was re-opened with the sanitarium at Colorado Springs, and David began to spend part of his time in helping equip Rogers for the distant struggle against death.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading But his life now had an object, and the hope, which the really brave always save from even the worst wreck, began to stir within him.
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading THE ORDEAL OF KATE MORGAN That night David and Rogers had a long talk.
sanitariumnoun
a hospital for recuperation or for the treatment of chronic diseases
From this reading In consequence, correspondence was re-opened with the sanitarium at Colorado Springs, and David began to spend part of his time in helping equip Rogers for the distant struggle against death.
except for; apart from
From this reading But his life now had an object, and the hope, which the really brave always save from even the worst wreck, began to stir within him.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading During the two weeks since his exposure Rogers had not railed; he had borne his defeat in grim, quiet despair.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading In consequence, correspondence was re-opened with the sanitarium at Colorado Springs, and David began to spend part of his time in helping equip Rogers for the distant struggle against death.
SpringsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading In consequence, correspondence was re-opened with the sanitarium at Colorado Springs, and David began to spend part of his time in helping equip Rogers for the distant struggle against death.
move an implement through
From this reading But his life now had an object, and the hope, which the really brave always save from even the worst wreck, began to stir within him.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading In consequence, correspondence was re-opened with the sanitarium at Colorado Springs, and David began to spend part of his time in helping equip Rogers for the distant struggle against death.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading THE ORDEAL OF KATE MORGAN That night David and Rogers had a long talk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE ORDEAL OF KATE MORGAN That night David and Rogers had a long talk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ORDEAL OF KATE MORGAN That night David and Rogers had a long talk.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In consequence, correspondence was re-opened with the sanitarium at Colorado Springs, and David began to spend part of his time in helping equip Rogers for the distant struggle against death.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In consequence, correspondence was re-opened with the sanitarium at Colorado Springs, and David began to spend part of his time in helping equip Rogers for the distant struggle against death.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading During the two weeks since his exposure Rogers had not railed; he had borne his defeat in grim, quiet despair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In consequence, correspondence was re-opened with the sanitarium at Colorado Springs, and David began to spend part of his time in helping equip Rogers for the distant struggle against death.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During the two weeks since his exposure Rogers had not railed; he had borne his defeat in grim, quiet despair.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But his life now had an object, and the hope, which the really brave always save from even the worst wreck, began to stir within him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In consequence, correspondence was re-opened with the sanitarium at Colorado Springs, and David began to spend part of his time in helping equip Rogers for the distant struggle against death.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But his life now had an object, and the hope, which the really brave always save from even the worst wreck, began to stir within him.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading His bitterness did not now depart; he had not forgotten his defeat, and he had not forgiven the world.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading But his life now had an object, and the hope, which the really brave always save from even the worst wreck, began to stir within him.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading But his life now had an object, and the hope, which the really brave always save from even the worst wreck, began to stir within him.
