used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE TOILS It was with a heavy heart that Lois made her way slowly toward the house.
anew
From this reading She felt that many changes would take place before she would again see Jasper.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not for an instant did she consider him guilty of murdering old David.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But she was well aware that others would think differently, and would be only too ready to condemn Jasper upon the slightest evidence.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading But she was well aware that others would think differently, and would be only too ready to condemn Jasper upon the slightest evidence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But she was well aware that others would think differently, and would be only too ready to condemn Jasper upon the slightest evidence.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading An idea suddenly flashed into her mind, which caused her heart to beat quicker.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She felt that many changes would take place before she would again see Jasper.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she was well aware that others would think differently, and would be only too ready to condemn Jasper upon the slightest evidence.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading An idea suddenly flashed into her mind, which caused her heart to beat quicker.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading She felt that many changes would take place before she would again see Jasper.
condemnverbUS /kənˈdem/
express strong disapproval of
From this reading But she was well aware that others would think differently, and would be only too ready to condemn Jasper upon the slightest evidence.
deem to be
From this reading Not for an instant did she consider him guilty of murdering old David.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Not for an instant did she consider him guilty of murdering old David.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not for an instant did she consider him guilty of murdering old David.
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading But she was well aware that others would think differently, and would be only too ready to condemn Jasper upon the slightest evidence.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading But she was well aware that others would think differently, and would be only too ready to condemn Jasper upon the slightest evidence.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt that many changes would take place before she would again see Jasper.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading An idea suddenly flashed into her mind, which caused her heart to beat quicker.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not for an instant did she consider him guilty of murdering old David.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Not for an instant did she consider him guilty of murdering old David.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading IN THE TOILS It was with a heavy heart that Lois made her way slowly toward the house.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading IN THE TOILS It was with a heavy heart that Lois made her way slowly toward the house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE TOILS It was with a heavy heart that Lois made her way slowly toward the house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not for an instant did she consider him guilty of murdering old David.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IN THE TOILS It was with a heavy heart that Lois made her way slowly toward the house.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading An idea suddenly flashed into her mind, which caused her heart to beat quicker.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE TOILS It was with a heavy heart that Lois made her way slowly toward the house.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Not for an instant did she consider him guilty of murdering old David.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading An idea suddenly flashed into her mind, which caused her heart to beat quicker.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN THE TOILS It was with a heavy heart that Lois made her way slowly toward the house.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading She felt that many changes would take place before she would again see Jasper.
Lois
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From this reading IN THE TOILS It was with a heavy heart that Lois made her way slowly toward the house.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading IN THE TOILS It was with a heavy heart that Lois made her way slowly toward the house.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She felt that many changes would take place before she would again see Jasper.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading An idea suddenly flashed into her mind, which caused her heart to beat quicker.
murderingverbUS /ˈmɜːrdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “murder” — kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Not for an instant did she consider him guilty of murdering old David.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not for an instant did she consider him guilty of murdering old David.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not for an instant did she consider him guilty of murdering old David.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Not for an instant did she consider him guilty of murdering old David.
and nothing more
From this reading But she was well aware that others would think differently, and would be only too ready to condemn Jasper upon the slightest evidence.
others
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From this reading But she was well aware that others would think differently, and would be only too ready to condemn Jasper upon the slightest evidence.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She felt that many changes would take place before she would again see Jasper.
quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/
more quickly
From this reading An idea suddenly flashed into her mind, which caused her heart to beat quicker.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading But she was well aware that others would think differently, and would be only too ready to condemn Jasper upon the slightest evidence.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She felt that many changes would take place before she would again see Jasper.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She felt that many changes would take place before she would again see Jasper.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading But she was well aware that others would think differently, and would be only too ready to condemn Jasper upon the slightest evidence.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading IN THE TOILS It was with a heavy heart that Lois made her way slowly toward the house.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading An idea suddenly flashed into her mind, which caused her heart to beat quicker.
carry out
From this reading She felt that many changes would take place before she would again see Jasper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE TOILS It was with a heavy heart that Lois made her way slowly toward the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE TOILS It was with a heavy heart that Lois made her way slowly toward the house.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But she was well aware that others would think differently, and would be only too ready to condemn Jasper upon the slightest evidence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But she was well aware that others would think differently, and would be only too ready to condemn Jasper upon the slightest evidence.
TOILSnounUS /tɔɪlz/
plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
From this reading IN THE TOILS It was with a heavy heart that Lois made her way slowly toward the house.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But she was well aware that others would think differently, and would be only too ready to condemn Jasper upon the slightest evidence.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading IN THE TOILS It was with a heavy heart that Lois made her way slowly toward the house.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But she was well aware that others would think differently, and would be only too ready to condemn Jasper upon the slightest evidence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE TOILS It was with a heavy heart that Lois made her way slowly toward the house.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading IN THE TOILS It was with a heavy heart that Lois made her way slowly toward the house.
(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 But she was well aware that others would think differently, and would be only too ready to condemn Jasper upon the slightest evidence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An idea suddenly flashed into her mind, which caused her heart to beat quicker.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN THE TOILS It was with a heavy heart that Lois made her way slowly toward the house.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She felt that many changes would take place before she would again see Jasper.
