used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nothing is more weakening and more to be avoided than repentance," he often said; "the acknowledgment that we have made a mistake must come, quick and sharp, but then we must reconcile ourselves to circumstances.
acknowledgmentnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Nothing is more weakening and more to be avoided than repentance," he often said; "the acknowledgment that we have made a mistake must come, quick and sharp, but then we must reconcile ourselves to circumstances.
anew
From this reading The Mother spoke first, saying,-- "I am glad that here, again, I have words of your father's to support me.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading The Mother spoke first, saying,-- "I am glad that here, again, I have words of your father's to support me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nothing is more weakening and more to be avoided than repentance," he often said; "the acknowledgment that we have made a mistake must come, quick and sharp, but then we must reconcile ourselves to circumstances.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I have deeply repented no matter how much good I may do, that I have bound myself to this family so firmly that any drawing back or loosening of the ties is extremely difficult.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Nothing is more weakening and more to be avoided than repentance," he often said; "the acknowledgment that we have made a mistake must come, quick and sharp, but then we must reconcile ourselves to circumstances.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I have deeply repented no matter how much good I may do, that I have bound myself to this family so firmly that any drawing back or loosening of the ties is extremely difficult.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nothing is more weakening and more to be avoided than repentance," he often said; "the acknowledgment that we have made a mistake must come, quick and sharp, but then we must reconcile ourselves to circumstances.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading THE BIRD OF NIGHT IS SHOT.
confined by bonds
From this reading I have deeply repented no matter how much good I may do, that I have bound myself to this family so firmly that any drawing back or loosening of the ties is extremely difficult.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nothing is more weakening and more to be avoided than repentance," he often said; "the acknowledgment that we have made a mistake must come, quick and sharp, but then we must reconcile ourselves to circumstances.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Nothing is more weakening and more to be avoided than repentance," he often said; "the acknowledgment that we have made a mistake must come, quick and sharp, but then we must reconcile ourselves to circumstances.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Nothing is more weakening and more to be avoided than repentance," he often said; "the acknowledgment that we have made a mistake must come, quick and sharp, but then we must reconcile ourselves to circumstances.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading I have deeply repented no matter how much good I may do, that I have bound myself to this family so firmly that any drawing back or loosening of the ties is extremely difficult.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading I have deeply repented no matter how much good I may do, that I have bound myself to this family so firmly that any drawing back or loosening of the ties is extremely difficult.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I have deeply repented no matter how much good I may do, that I have bound myself to this family so firmly that any drawing back or loosening of the ties is extremely difficult.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading I have deeply repented no matter how much good I may do, that I have bound myself to this family so firmly that any drawing back or loosening of the ties is extremely difficult.
Eric
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From this reading Eric walked in silence with the ladies.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading I have deeply repented no matter how much good I may do, that I have bound myself to this family so firmly that any drawing back or loosening of the ties is extremely difficult.
a social unit living together
From this reading I have deeply repented no matter how much good I may do, that I have bound myself to this family so firmly that any drawing back or loosening of the ties is extremely difficult.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The Mother spoke first, saying,-- "I am glad that here, again, I have words of your father's to support me.
with resolute determination
From this reading I have deeply repented no matter how much good I may do, that I have bound myself to this family so firmly that any drawing back or loosening of the ties is extremely difficult.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Mother spoke first, saying,-- "I am glad that here, again, I have words of your father's to support me.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The Mother spoke first, saying,-- "I am glad that here, again, I have words of your father's to support me.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I have deeply repented no matter how much good I may do, that I have bound myself to this family so firmly that any drawing back or loosening of the ties is extremely difficult.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Mother spoke first, saying,-- "I am glad that here, again, I have words of your father's to support me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nothing is more weakening and more to be avoided than repentance," he often said; "the acknowledgment that we have made a mistake must come, quick and sharp, but then we must reconcile ourselves to circumstances.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The Mother spoke first, saying,-- "I am glad that here, again, I have words of your father's to support me.
how
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From this reading I have deeply repented no matter how much good I may do, that I have bound myself to this family so firmly that any drawing back or loosening of the ties is extremely difficult.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Mother spoke first, saying,-- "I am glad that here, again, I have words of your father's to support me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eric walked in silence with the ladies.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BIRD OF NIGHT IS SHOT.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Eric walked in silence with the ladies.
looseningnounUS /ˈluːsənɪŋ/
an occurrence of control or strength weakening
From this reading I have deeply repented no matter how much good I may do, that I have bound myself to this family so firmly that any drawing back or loosening of the ties is extremely difficult.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Nothing is more weakening and more to be avoided than repentance," he often said; "the acknowledgment that we have made a mistake must come, quick and sharp, but then we must reconcile ourselves to circumstances.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I have deeply repented no matter how much good I may do, that I have bound myself to this family so firmly that any drawing back or loosening of the ties is extremely difficult.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I have deeply repented no matter how much good I may do, that I have bound myself to this family so firmly that any drawing back or loosening of the ties is extremely difficult.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Mother spoke first, saying,-- "I am glad that here, again, I have words of your father's to support me.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Nothing is more weakening and more to be avoided than repentance," he often said; "the acknowledgment that we have made a mistake must come, quick and sharp, but then we must reconcile ourselves to circumstances.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nothing is more weakening and more to be avoided than repentance," he often said; "the acknowledgment that we have made a mistake must come, quick and sharp, but then we must reconcile ourselves to circumstances.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The Mother spoke first, saying,-- "I am glad that here, again, I have words of your father's to support me.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I have deeply repented no matter how much good I may do, that I have bound myself to this family so firmly that any drawing back or loosening of the ties is extremely difficult.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Nothing is more weakening and more to be avoided than repentance," he often said; "the acknowledgment that we have made a mistake must come, quick and sharp, but then we must reconcile ourselves to circumstances.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I have deeply repented no matter how much good I may do, that I have bound myself to this family so firmly that any drawing back or loosening of the ties is extremely difficult.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE BIRD OF NIGHT IS SHOT.
not any; not one
From this reading I have deeply repented no matter how much good I may do, that I have bound myself to this family so firmly that any drawing back or loosening of the ties is extremely difficult.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing is more weakening and more to be avoided than repentance," he often said; "the acknowledgment that we have made a mistake must come, quick and sharp, but then we must reconcile ourselves to circumstances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BIRD OF NIGHT IS SHOT.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Nothing is more weakening and more to be avoided than repentance," he often said; "the acknowledgment that we have made a mistake must come, quick and sharp, but then we must reconcile ourselves to circumstances.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have deeply repented no matter how much good I may do, that I have bound myself to this family so firmly that any drawing back or loosening of the ties is extremely difficult.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Nothing is more weakening and more to be avoided than repentance," he often said; "the acknowledgment that we have made a mistake must come, quick and sharp, but then we must reconcile ourselves to circumstances.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Nothing is more weakening and more to be avoided than repentance," he often said; "the acknowledgment that we have made a mistake must come, quick and sharp, but then we must reconcile ourselves to circumstances.
reconcileverbUS /ˈrekənsaɪl/
make (one thing) compatible with
From this reading Nothing is more weakening and more to be avoided than repentance," he often said; "the acknowledgment that we have made a mistake must come, quick and sharp, but then we must reconcile ourselves to circumstances.
repentancenounUS /rɪˈpentəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading Nothing is more weakening and more to be avoided than repentance," he often said; "the acknowledgment that we have made a mistake must come, quick and sharp, but then we must reconcile ourselves to circumstances.
repentedverbUS /rɪˈpentɪd/
past form of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading I have deeply repented no matter how much good I may do, that I have bound myself to this family so firmly that any drawing back or loosening of the ties is extremely difficult.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Nothing is more weakening and more to be avoided than repentance," he often said; "the acknowledgment that we have made a mistake must come, quick and sharp, but then we must reconcile ourselves to circumstances.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The Mother spoke first, saying,-- "I am glad that here, again, I have words of your father's to support me.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Nothing is more weakening and more to be avoided than repentance," he often said; "the acknowledgment that we have made a mistake must come, quick and sharp, but then we must reconcile ourselves to circumstances.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading THE BIRD OF NIGHT IS SHOT.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Eric walked in silence with the ladies.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I have deeply repented no matter how much good I may do, that I have bound myself to this family so firmly that any drawing back or loosening of the ties is extremely difficult.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The Mother spoke first, saying,-- "I am glad that here, again, I have words of your father's to support me.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading The Mother spoke first, saying,-- "I am glad that here, again, I have words of your father's to support me.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing is more weakening and more to be avoided than repentance," he often said; "the acknowledgment that we have made a mistake must come, quick and sharp, but then we must reconcile ourselves to circumstances.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Mother spoke first, saying,-- "I am glad that here, again, I have words of your father's to support me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BIRD OF NIGHT IS SHOT.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Nothing is more weakening and more to be avoided than repentance," he often said; "the acknowledgment that we have made a mistake must come, quick and sharp, but then we must reconcile ourselves to circumstances.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have deeply repented no matter how much good I may do, that I have bound myself to this family so firmly that any drawing back or loosening of the ties is extremely difficult.
tiesnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading I have deeply repented no matter how much good I may do, that I have bound myself to this family so firmly that any drawing back or loosening of the ties is extremely difficult.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Mother spoke first, saying,-- "I am glad that here, again, I have words of your father's to support me.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Eric walked in silence with the ladies.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Nothing is more weakening and more to be avoided than repentance," he often said; "the acknowledgment that we have made a mistake must come, quick and sharp, but then we must reconcile ourselves to circumstances.
weakeningnounUS /ˈwiːkənɪŋ/
becoming weaker
From this reading Nothing is more weakening and more to be avoided than repentance," he often said; "the acknowledgment that we have made a mistake must come, quick and sharp, but then we must reconcile ourselves to circumstances.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Eric walked in silence with the ladies.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The Mother spoke first, saying,-- "I am glad that here, again, I have words of your father's to support me.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The Mother spoke first, saying,-- "I am glad that here, again, I have words of your father's to support me.
