adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dreaming and indolence, habits born in her which were often a comfort to one as lonely as she, would ill fit her for the hard test she divined and dreaded.
absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading In the matter of her father’s fight she must stand by him whatever the issue or the outcome; in what pertained to her own principles, her womanhood, and her soul she stood absolutely alone.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 From this hour Ellen Jorth bent all of her lately awakened intelligence and will to the only end that seemed to hold possible salvation for her.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading In the matter of her father’s fight she must stand by him whatever the issue or the outcome; in what pertained to her own principles, her womanhood, and her soul she stood absolutely alone.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From this hour Ellen Jorth bent all of her lately awakened intelligence and will to the only end that seemed to hold possible salvation for her.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dreaming and indolence, habits born in her which were often a comfort to one as lonely as she, would ill fit her for the hard test she divined and dreaded.
asideadverbUS /əˈsaɪd/
on or to one side
From this reading Therefore, Ellen put dreams aside, and indolence of mind and body behind her.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading From this hour Ellen Jorth bent all of her lately awakened intelligence and will to the only end that seemed to hold possible salvation for her.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the crisis sure to come she did not want to be blind or weak.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Therefore, Ellen put dreams aside, and indolence of mind and body behind her.
bentnounUS /bent/
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading From this hour Ellen Jorth bent all of her lately awakened intelligence and will to the only end that seemed to hold possible salvation for her.
blindnounUS /blaɪnd/
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading In the crisis sure to come she did not want to be blind or weak.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Therefore, Ellen put dreams aside, and indolence of mind and body behind her.
bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading Dreaming and indolence, habits born in her which were often a comfort to one as lonely as she, would ill fit her for the hard test she divined and dreaded.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the matter of her father’s fight she must stand by him whatever the issue or the outcome; in what pertained to her own principles, her womanhood, and her soul she stood absolutely alone.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the crisis sure to come she did not want to be blind or weak.
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Dreaming and indolence, habits born in her which were often a comfort to one as lonely as she, would ill fit her for the hard test she divined and dreaded.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading In the crisis sure to come she did not want to be blind or weak.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In the crisis sure to come she did not want to be blind or weak.
divined
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dreaming and indolence, habits born in her which were often a comfort to one as lonely as she, would ill fit her for the hard test she divined and dreaded.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Dreaming and indolence, habits born in her which were often a comfort to one as lonely as she, would ill fit her for the hard test she divined and dreaded.
DreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading Dreaming and indolence, habits born in her which were often a comfort to one as lonely as she, would ill fit her for the hard test she divined and dreaded.
dreamsnounUS /driːmz/
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Therefore, Ellen put dreams aside, and indolence of mind and body behind her.
Ellen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From this hour Ellen Jorth bent all of her lately awakened intelligence and will to the only end that seemed to hold possible salvation for her.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading From this hour Ellen Jorth bent all of her lately awakened intelligence and will to the only end that seemed to hold possible salvation for her.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In the matter of her father’s fight she must stand by him whatever the issue or the outcome; in what pertained to her own principles, her womanhood, and her soul she stood absolutely alone.
fightverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading In the matter of her father’s fight she must stand by him whatever the issue or the outcome; in what pertained to her own principles, her womanhood, and her soul she stood absolutely alone.
fitverbUS /fɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Dreaming and indolence, habits born in her which were often a comfort to one as lonely as she, would ill fit her for the hard test she divined and dreaded.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From this hour Ellen Jorth bent all of her lately awakened intelligence and will to the only end that seemed to hold possible salvation for her.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From this hour Ellen Jorth bent all of her lately awakened intelligence and will to the only end that seemed to hold possible salvation for her.
habitsnounUS /ˈhæbəts/
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Dreaming and indolence, habits born in her which were often a comfort to one as lonely as she, would ill fit her for the hard test she divined and dreaded.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Dreaming and indolence, habits born in her which were often a comfort to one as lonely as she, would ill fit her for the hard test she divined and dreaded.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From this hour Ellen Jorth bent all of her lately awakened intelligence and will to the only end that seemed to hold possible salvation for her.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the matter of her father’s fight she must stand by him whatever the issue or the outcome; in what pertained to her own principles, her womanhood, and her soul she stood absolutely alone.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading From this hour Ellen Jorth bent all of her lately awakened intelligence and will to the only end that seemed to hold possible salvation for her.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading From this hour Ellen Jorth bent all of her lately awakened intelligence and will to the only end that seemed to hold possible salvation for her.
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Dreaming and indolence, habits born in her which were often a comfort to one as lonely as she, would ill fit her for the hard test she divined and dreaded.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the crisis sure to come she did not want to be blind or weak.
indolencenoun
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
From this reading Dreaming and indolence, habits born in her which were often a comfort to one as lonely as she, would ill fit her for the hard test she divined and dreaded.
intelligencenounUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəns/
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading From this hour Ellen Jorth bent all of her lately awakened intelligence and will to the only end that seemed to hold possible salvation for her.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading In the matter of her father’s fight she must stand by him whatever the issue or the outcome; in what pertained to her own principles, her womanhood, and her soul she stood absolutely alone.
Jorth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From this hour Ellen Jorth bent all of her lately awakened intelligence and will to the only end that seemed to hold possible salvation for her.
latelyadverbUS /ˈleɪtli/
in the recent past
From this reading From this hour Ellen Jorth bent all of her lately awakened intelligence and will to the only end that seemed to hold possible salvation for her.
lonelyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnli/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Dreaming and indolence, habits born in her which were often a comfort to one as lonely as she, would ill fit her for the hard test she divined and dreaded.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In the matter of her father’s fight she must stand by him whatever the issue or the outcome; in what pertained to her own principles, her womanhood, and her soul she stood absolutely alone.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Therefore, Ellen put dreams aside, and indolence of mind and body behind her.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In the matter of her father’s fight she must stand by him whatever the issue or the outcome; in what pertained to her own principles, her womanhood, and her soul she stood absolutely alone.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the crisis sure to come she did not want to be blind or weak.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From this hour Ellen Jorth bent all of her lately awakened intelligence and will to the only end that seemed to hold possible salvation for her.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Dreaming and indolence, habits born in her which were often a comfort to one as lonely as she, would ill fit her for the hard test she divined and dreaded.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Dreaming and indolence, habits born in her which were often a comfort to one as lonely as she, would ill fit her for the hard test she divined and dreaded.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading From this hour Ellen Jorth bent all of her lately awakened intelligence and will to the only end that seemed to hold possible salvation for her.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the crisis sure to come she did not want to be blind or weak.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading In the matter of her father’s fight she must stand by him whatever the issue or the outcome; in what pertained to her own principles, her womanhood, and her soul she stood absolutely alone.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In the matter of her father’s fight she must stand by him whatever the issue or the outcome; in what pertained to her own principles, her womanhood, and her soul she stood absolutely alone.
pertainedverbUS /pərˈteɪnd/
past form of “pertain” — be relevant to
From this reading In the matter of her father’s fight she must stand by him whatever the issue or the outcome; in what pertained to her own principles, her womanhood, and her soul she stood absolutely alone.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading From this hour Ellen Jorth bent all of her lately awakened intelligence and will to the only end that seemed to hold possible salvation for her.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading In the matter of her father’s fight she must stand by him whatever the issue or the outcome; in what pertained to her own principles, her womanhood, and her soul she stood absolutely alone.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Therefore, Ellen put dreams aside, and indolence of mind and body behind her.
salvationnounUS /sælˈveɪʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading From this hour Ellen Jorth bent all of her lately awakened intelligence and will to the only end that seemed to hold possible salvation for her.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading From this hour Ellen Jorth bent all of her lately awakened intelligence and will to the only end that seemed to hold possible salvation for her.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the crisis sure to come she did not want to be blind or weak.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading In the matter of her father’s fight she must stand by him whatever the issue or the outcome; in what pertained to her own principles, her womanhood, and her soul she stood absolutely alone.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading In the matter of her father’s fight she must stand by him whatever the issue or the outcome; in what pertained to her own principles, her womanhood, and her soul she stood absolutely alone.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In the matter of her father’s fight she must stand by him whatever the issue or the outcome; in what pertained to her own principles, her womanhood, and her soul she stood absolutely alone.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading In the crisis sure to come she did not want to be blind or weak.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading Dreaming and indolence, habits born in her which were often a comfort to one as lonely as she, would ill fit her for the hard test she divined and dreaded.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From this hour Ellen Jorth bent all of her lately awakened intelligence and will to the only end that seemed to hold possible salvation for her.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From this hour Ellen Jorth bent all of her lately awakened intelligence and will to the only end that seemed to hold possible salvation for her.
ThereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, Ellen put dreams aside, and indolence of mind and body behind her.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From this hour Ellen Jorth bent all of her lately awakened intelligence and will to the only end that seemed to hold possible salvation for her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From this hour Ellen Jorth bent all of her lately awakened intelligence and will to the only end that seemed to hold possible salvation for her.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading In the crisis sure to come she did not want to be blind or weak.
weakadjectiveUS /wiːk/
wanting in physical strength
From this reading In the crisis sure to come she did not want to be blind or weak.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dreaming and indolence, habits born in her which were often a comfort to one as lonely as she, would ill fit her for the hard test she divined and dreaded.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In the matter of her father’s fight she must stand by him whatever the issue or the outcome; in what pertained to her own principles, her womanhood, and her soul she stood absolutely alone.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading In the matter of her father’s fight she must stand by him whatever the issue or the outcome; in what pertained to her own principles, her womanhood, and her soul she stood absolutely alone.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dreaming and indolence, habits born in her which were often a comfort to one as lonely as she, would ill fit her for the hard test she divined and dreaded.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading From this hour Ellen Jorth bent all of her lately awakened intelligence and will to the only end that seemed to hold possible salvation for her.
womanhoodnounUS /ˈwʊmənhʊd/
the state of being an adult woman
From this reading In the matter of her father’s fight she must stand by him whatever the issue or the outcome; in what pertained to her own principles, her womanhood, and her soul she stood absolutely alone.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Dreaming and indolence, habits born in her which were often a comfort to one as lonely as she, would ill fit her for the hard test she divined and dreaded.
