used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The consciousness that she was dependent for the means of support solely on her own exertions was a genuine pleasure to Selma, and she applied herself with confidence and enthusiasm to the problem of earning her livelihood.
consider or hold as true
From this reading She had remained steadfast to her decision to accept nothing from her husband except the legal costs of the proceedings, though Mr. Lyons explained to her that alimony was a natural and moral increment of divorce.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Still, after her refusal, he informed her as a man and a friend that he respected and admired the independence of her action, which was an agreeable tribute.
regarded with admiration
From this reading Still, after her refusal, he informed her as a man and a friend that he respected and admired the independence of her action, which was an agreeable tribute.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Still, after her refusal, he informed her as a man and a friend that he respected and admired the independence of her action, which was an agreeable tribute.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Still, after her refusal, he informed her as a man and a friend that he respected and admired the independence of her action, which was an agreeable tribute.
alimonynounUS /ˈæləmoʊni/
court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another after they are separated
From this reading She had remained steadfast to her decision to accept nothing from her husband except the legal costs of the proceedings, though Mr. Lyons explained to her that alimony was a natural and moral increment of divorce.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Still, after her refusal, he informed her as a man and a friend that he respected and admired the independence of her action, which was an agreeable tribute.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The consciousness that she was dependent for the means of support solely on her own exertions was a genuine pleasure to Selma, and she applied herself with confidence and enthusiasm to the problem of earning her livelihood.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading The consciousness that she was dependent for the means of support solely on her own exertions was a genuine pleasure to Selma, and she applied herself with confidence and enthusiasm to the problem of earning her livelihood.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Still, after her refusal, he informed her as a man and a friend that he respected and admired the independence of her action, which was an agreeable tribute.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She believed herself to be well fitted for it.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She believed herself to be well fitted for it.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The consciousness that she was dependent for the means of support solely on her own exertions was a genuine pleasure to Selma, and she applied herself with confidence and enthusiasm to the problem of earning her livelihood.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading She had fixed definitely on newspaper work as the most inviting and congenial form of occupation.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading The consciousness that she was dependent for the means of support solely on her own exertions was a genuine pleasure to Selma, and she applied herself with confidence and enthusiasm to the problem of earning her livelihood.
costsnounUS /kɑːsts/
pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation
From this reading She had remained steadfast to her decision to accept nothing from her husband except the legal costs of the proceedings, though Mr. Lyons explained to her that alimony was a natural and moral increment of divorce.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading She had remained steadfast to her decision to accept nothing from her husband except the legal costs of the proceedings, though Mr. Lyons explained to her that alimony was a natural and moral increment of divorce.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading She had fixed definitely on newspaper work as the most inviting and congenial form of occupation.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading The consciousness that she was dependent for the means of support solely on her own exertions was a genuine pleasure to Selma, and she applied herself with confidence and enthusiasm to the problem of earning her livelihood.
divorceverbUS /dɪˈvɔːrs/
part; cease or break association with
From this reading She had remained steadfast to her decision to accept nothing from her husband except the legal costs of the proceedings, though Mr. Lyons explained to her that alimony was a natural and moral increment of divorce.
earningverbUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading The consciousness that she was dependent for the means of support solely on her own exertions was a genuine pleasure to Selma, and she applied herself with confidence and enthusiasm to the problem of earning her livelihood.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading The consciousness that she was dependent for the means of support solely on her own exertions was a genuine pleasure to Selma, and she applied herself with confidence and enthusiasm to the problem of earning her livelihood.
apart from; not including
From this reading She had remained steadfast to her decision to accept nothing from her husband except the legal costs of the proceedings, though Mr. Lyons explained to her that alimony was a natural and moral increment of divorce.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading The consciousness that she was dependent for the means of support solely on her own exertions was a genuine pleasure to Selma, and she applied herself with confidence and enthusiasm to the problem of earning her livelihood.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading She had remained steadfast to her decision to accept nothing from her husband except the legal costs of the proceedings, though Mr. Lyons explained to her that alimony was a natural and moral increment of divorce.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading She believed herself to be well fitted for it.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading She had fixed definitely on newspaper work as the most inviting and congenial form of occupation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The consciousness that she was dependent for the means of support solely on her own exertions was a genuine pleasure to Selma, and she applied herself with confidence and enthusiasm to the problem of earning her livelihood.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading She had fixed definitely on newspaper work as the most inviting and congenial form of occupation.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Still, after her refusal, he informed her as a man and a friend that he respected and admired the independence of her action, which was an agreeable tribute.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had remained steadfast to her decision to accept nothing from her husband except the legal costs of the proceedings, though Mr. Lyons explained to her that alimony was a natural and moral increment of divorce.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading The consciousness that she was dependent for the means of support solely on her own exertions was a genuine pleasure to Selma, and she applied herself with confidence and enthusiasm to the problem of earning her livelihood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had remained steadfast to her decision to accept nothing from her husband except the legal costs of the proceedings, though Mr. Lyons explained to her that alimony was a natural and moral increment of divorce.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still, after her refusal, he informed her as a man and a friend that he respected and admired the independence of her action, which was an agreeable tribute.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The consciousness that she was dependent for the means of support solely on her own exertions was a genuine pleasure to Selma, and she applied herself with confidence and enthusiasm to the problem of earning her livelihood.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The consciousness that she was dependent for the means of support solely on her own exertions was a genuine pleasure to Selma, and she applied herself with confidence and enthusiasm to the problem of earning her livelihood.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She had remained steadfast to her decision to accept nothing from her husband except the legal costs of the proceedings, though Mr. Lyons explained to her that alimony was a natural and moral increment of divorce.
incrementnounUS /ˈɪnkrəmənt/
a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important
From this reading She had remained steadfast to her decision to accept nothing from her husband except the legal costs of the proceedings, though Mr. Lyons explained to her that alimony was a natural and moral increment of divorce.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading Still, after her refusal, he informed her as a man and a friend that he respected and admired the independence of her action, which was an agreeable tribute.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Still, after her refusal, he informed her as a man and a friend that he respected and admired the independence of her action, which was an agreeable tribute.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading She had fixed definitely on newspaper work as the most inviting and congenial form of occupation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She believed herself to be well fitted for it.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading She had remained steadfast to her decision to accept nothing from her husband except the legal costs of the proceedings, though Mr. Lyons explained to her that alimony was a natural and moral increment of divorce.
livelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪvlihʊd/
the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading The consciousness that she was dependent for the means of support solely on her own exertions was a genuine pleasure to Selma, and she applied herself with confidence and enthusiasm to the problem of earning her livelihood.
LyonsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading She had remained steadfast to her decision to accept nothing from her husband except the legal costs of the proceedings, though Mr. Lyons explained to her that alimony was a natural and moral increment of divorce.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Still, after her refusal, he informed her as a man and a friend that he respected and admired the independence of her action, which was an agreeable tribute.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The consciousness that she was dependent for the means of support solely on her own exertions was a genuine pleasure to Selma, and she applied herself with confidence and enthusiasm to the problem of earning her livelihood.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading She had remained steadfast to her decision to accept nothing from her husband except the legal costs of the proceedings, though Mr. Lyons explained to her that alimony was a natural and moral increment of divorce.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She had fixed definitely on newspaper work as the most inviting and congenial form of occupation.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She had remained steadfast to her decision to accept nothing from her husband except the legal costs of the proceedings, though Mr. Lyons explained to her that alimony was a natural and moral increment of divorce.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading She had remained steadfast to her decision to accept nothing from her husband except the legal costs of the proceedings, though Mr. Lyons explained to her that alimony was a natural and moral increment of divorce.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading She had fixed definitely on newspaper work as the most inviting and congenial form of occupation.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She had remained steadfast to her decision to accept nothing from her husband except the legal costs of the proceedings, though Mr. Lyons explained to her that alimony was a natural and moral increment of divorce.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading She had fixed definitely on newspaper work as the most inviting and congenial form of occupation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The consciousness that she was dependent for the means of support solely on her own exertions was a genuine pleasure to Selma, and she applied herself with confidence and enthusiasm to the problem of earning her livelihood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The consciousness that she was dependent for the means of support solely on her own exertions was a genuine pleasure to Selma, and she applied herself with confidence and enthusiasm to the problem of earning her livelihood.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The consciousness that she was dependent for the means of support solely on her own exertions was a genuine pleasure to Selma, and she applied herself with confidence and enthusiasm to the problem of earning her livelihood.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The consciousness that she was dependent for the means of support solely on her own exertions was a genuine pleasure to Selma, and she applied herself with confidence and enthusiasm to the problem of earning her livelihood.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading The consciousness that she was dependent for the means of support solely on her own exertions was a genuine pleasure to Selma, and she applied herself with confidence and enthusiasm to the problem of earning her livelihood.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading She had remained steadfast to her decision to accept nothing from her husband except the legal costs of the proceedings, though Mr. Lyons explained to her that alimony was a natural and moral increment of divorce.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading Still, after her refusal, he informed her as a man and a friend that he respected and admired the independence of her action, which was an agreeable tribute.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She had remained steadfast to her decision to accept nothing from her husband except the legal costs of the proceedings, though Mr. Lyons explained to her that alimony was a natural and moral increment of divorce.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading Still, after her refusal, he informed her as a man and a friend that he respected and admired the independence of her action, which was an agreeable tribute.
SelmanounUS /ˈselmə/
a town in central Alabama on the Alabama river; in 1965 it was the center of a drive to register Black voters
From this reading The consciousness that she was dependent for the means of support solely on her own exertions was a genuine pleasure to Selma, and she applied herself with confidence and enthusiasm to the problem of earning her livelihood.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The consciousness that she was dependent for the means of support solely on her own exertions was a genuine pleasure to Selma, and she applied herself with confidence and enthusiasm to the problem of earning her livelihood.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading The consciousness that she was dependent for the means of support solely on her own exertions was a genuine pleasure to Selma, and she applied herself with confidence and enthusiasm to the problem of earning her livelihood.
steadfastadjectiveUS /ˈstedfæst/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading She had remained steadfast to her decision to accept nothing from her husband except the legal costs of the proceedings, though Mr. Lyons explained to her that alimony was a natural and moral increment of divorce.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, after her refusal, he informed her as a man and a friend that he respected and admired the independence of her action, which was an agreeable tribute.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading The consciousness that she was dependent for the means of support solely on her own exertions was a genuine pleasure to Selma, and she applied herself with confidence and enthusiasm to the problem of earning her livelihood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The consciousness that she was dependent for the means of support solely on her own exertions was a genuine pleasure to Selma, and she applied herself with confidence and enthusiasm to the problem of earning her livelihood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The consciousness that she was dependent for the means of support solely on her own exertions was a genuine pleasure to Selma, and she applied herself with confidence and enthusiasm to the problem of earning her livelihood.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She had remained steadfast to her decision to accept nothing from her husband except the legal costs of the proceedings, though Mr. Lyons explained to her that alimony was a natural and moral increment of divorce.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The consciousness that she was dependent for the means of support solely on her own exertions was a genuine pleasure to Selma, and she applied herself with confidence and enthusiasm to the problem of earning her livelihood.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading Still, after her refusal, he informed her as a man and a friend that he respected and admired the independence of her action, which was an agreeable tribute.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The consciousness that she was dependent for the means of support solely on her own exertions was a genuine pleasure to Selma, and she applied herself with confidence and enthusiasm to the problem of earning her livelihood.
(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 She believed herself to be well fitted for it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Still, after her refusal, he informed her as a man and a friend that he respected and admired the independence of her action, which was an agreeable tribute.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The consciousness that she was dependent for the means of support solely on her own exertions was a genuine pleasure to Selma, and she applied herself with confidence and enthusiasm to the problem of earning her livelihood.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She had fixed definitely on newspaper work as the most inviting and congenial form of occupation.
