used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She felt that the count had a powerful influence over her, and that she could be sure of herself only when it was out of her power to accede to his wishes.
accedeverbUS /ækˈsiːd/
yield to another's wish or opinion
From this reading She felt that the count had a powerful influence over her, and that she could be sure of herself only when it was out of her power to accede to his wishes.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Although she had done only what she had felt to be her duty, she yet shrank from facing Ouro Preto and confessing her action.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Later she felt really afraid to face him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Lillian Byrd kept in her cabin most of the day after she sent her dispatch to the Gazette, leaving it only for meals and slipping back to it the moment these were finished.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although she had done only what she had felt to be her duty, she yet shrank from facing Ouro Preto and confessing her action.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lillian Byrd kept in her cabin most of the day after she sent her dispatch to the Gazette, leaving it only for meals and slipping back to it the moment these were finished.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Lillian Byrd kept in her cabin most of the day after she sent her dispatch to the Gazette, leaving it only for meals and slipping back to it the moment these were finished.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although she had done only what she had felt to be her duty, she yet shrank from facing Ouro Preto and confessing her action.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
ByrdnounUS /bɜːrd/
English organist and composer of church music; master of 16th century polyphony; was granted a monopoly in music printing with Thomas Tallis (1543-1623)
From this reading Lillian Byrd kept in her cabin most of the day after she sent her dispatch to the Gazette, leaving it only for meals and slipping back to it the moment these were finished.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Lillian Byrd kept in her cabin most of the day after she sent her dispatch to the Gazette, leaving it only for meals and slipping back to it the moment these were finished.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
confessingverbUS /kənˈfesɪŋ/
-ing form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Although she had done only what she had felt to be her duty, she yet shrank from facing Ouro Preto and confessing her action.
deem to be
From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She felt that the count had a powerful influence over her, and that she could be sure of herself only when it was out of her power to accede to his wishes.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading She felt that the count had a powerful influence over her, and that she could be sure of herself only when it was out of her power to accede to his wishes.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Lillian Byrd kept in her cabin most of the day after she sent her dispatch to the Gazette, leaving it only for meals and slipping back to it the moment these were finished.
dispatchverbUS /dɪˈspætʃ/
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading Lillian Byrd kept in her cabin most of the day after she sent her dispatch to the Gazette, leaving it only for meals and slipping back to it the moment these were finished.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Although she had done only what she had felt to be her duty, she yet shrank from facing Ouro Preto and confessing her action.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Although she had done only what she had felt to be her duty, she yet shrank from facing Ouro Preto and confessing her action.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Later she felt really afraid to face him.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Although she had done only what she had felt to be her duty, she yet shrank from facing Ouro Preto and confessing her action.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Although she had done only what she had felt to be her duty, she yet shrank from facing Ouro Preto and confessing her action.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Lillian Byrd kept in her cabin most of the day after she sent her dispatch to the Gazette, leaving it only for meals and slipping back to it the moment these were finished.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lillian Byrd kept in her cabin most of the day after she sent her dispatch to the Gazette, leaving it only for meals and slipping back to it the moment these were finished.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although she had done only what she had felt to be her duty, she yet shrank from facing Ouro Preto and confessing her action.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
From this reading Lillian Byrd kept in her cabin most of the day after she sent her dispatch to the Gazette, leaving it only for meals and slipping back to it the moment these were finished.
the act of giving
From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although she had done only what she had felt to be her duty, she yet shrank from facing Ouro Preto and confessing her action.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lillian Byrd kept in her cabin most of the day after she sent her dispatch to the Gazette, leaving it only for meals and slipping back to it the moment these were finished.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She felt that the count had a powerful influence over her, and that she could be sure of herself only when it was out of her power to accede to his wishes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She felt that the count had a powerful influence over her, and that she could be sure of herself only when it was out of her power to accede to his wishes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lillian Byrd kept in her cabin most of the day after she sent her dispatch to the Gazette, leaving it only for meals and slipping back to it the moment these were finished.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading She felt that the count had a powerful influence over her, and that she could be sure of herself only when it was out of her power to accede to his wishes.
a message received and understood
From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lillian Byrd kept in her cabin most of the day after she sent her dispatch to the Gazette, leaving it only for meals and slipping back to it the moment these were finished.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Lillian Byrd kept in her cabin most of the day after she sent her dispatch to the Gazette, leaving it only for meals and slipping back to it the moment these were finished.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
immediately past
From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later she felt really afraid to face him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
the act of departing
From this reading Lillian Byrd kept in her cabin most of the day after she sent her dispatch to the Gazette, leaving it only for meals and slipping back to it the moment these were finished.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
Lillian
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From this reading Lillian Byrd kept in her cabin most of the day after she sent her dispatch to the Gazette, leaving it only for meals and slipping back to it the moment these were finished.
McNew
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From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Lillian Byrd kept in her cabin most of the day after she sent her dispatch to the Gazette, leaving it only for meals and slipping back to it the moment these were finished.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
a particular point in time
From this reading Lillian Byrd kept in her cabin most of the day after she sent her dispatch to the Gazette, leaving it only for meals and slipping back to it the moment these were finished.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Lillian Byrd kept in her cabin most of the day after she sent her dispatch to the Gazette, leaving it only for meals and slipping back to it the moment these were finished.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lillian Byrd kept in her cabin most of the day after she sent her dispatch to the Gazette, leaving it only for meals and slipping back to it the moment these were finished.
and nothing more
From this reading Lillian Byrd kept in her cabin most of the day after she sent her dispatch to the Gazette, leaving it only for meals and slipping back to it the moment these were finished.
Ouro
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From this reading Although she had done only what she had felt to be her duty, she yet shrank from facing Ouro Preto and confessing her action.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She felt that the count had a powerful influence over her, and that she could be sure of herself only when it was out of her power to accede to his wishes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She felt that the count had a powerful influence over her, and that she could be sure of herself only when it was out of her power to accede to his wishes.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading She felt that the count had a powerful influence over her, and that she could be sure of herself only when it was out of her power to accede to his wishes.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading She felt that the count had a powerful influence over her, and that she could be sure of herself only when it was out of her power to accede to his wishes.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
Preto
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From this reading Although she had done only what she had felt to be her duty, she yet shrank from facing Ouro Preto and confessing her action.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Later she felt really afraid to face him.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Lillian Byrd kept in her cabin most of the day after she sent her dispatch to the Gazette, leaving it only for meals and slipping back to it the moment these were finished.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lillian Byrd kept in her cabin most of the day after she sent her dispatch to the Gazette, leaving it only for meals and slipping back to it the moment these were finished.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Although she had done only what she had felt to be her duty, she yet shrank from facing Ouro Preto and confessing her action.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading Lillian Byrd kept in her cabin most of the day after she sent her dispatch to the Gazette, leaving it only for meals and slipping back to it the moment these were finished.
steadfastadjectiveUS /ˈstedfæst/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She felt that the count had a powerful influence over her, and that she could be sure of herself only when it was out of her power to accede to his wishes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lillian Byrd kept in her cabin most of the day after she sent her dispatch to the Gazette, leaving it only for meals and slipping back to it the moment these were finished.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Lillian Byrd kept in her cabin most of the day after she sent her dispatch to the Gazette, leaving it only for meals and slipping back to it the moment these were finished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lillian Byrd kept in her cabin most of the day after she sent her dispatch to the Gazette, leaving it only for meals and slipping back to it the moment these were finished.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lillian Byrd kept in her cabin most of the day after she sent her dispatch to the Gazette, leaving it only for meals and slipping back to it the moment these were finished.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Although she had done only what she had felt to be her duty, she yet shrank from facing Ouro Preto and confessing her action.
at the time that
From this reading She felt that the count had a powerful influence over her, and that she could be sure of herself only when it was out of her power to accede to his wishes.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading She felt that the count had a powerful influence over her, and that she could be sure of herself only when it was out of her power to accede to his wishes.
the words that are spoken
From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She knew that he would not consider her last words final, but would urge her to change them; and it was largely the fear that she might not be as steadfast as she wanted to be that led her to send the dispatch giving McNew the information that she had gained and urging him to lay it before the President of the country.
but in spite of that
From this reading Although she had done only what she had felt to be her duty, she yet shrank from facing Ouro Preto and confessing her action.
