used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As everyone had foreseen, her position called for a strength of character which she did not possess, for a power of endurance which she was only learning by slow degrees, and for that sound judgment and prompt womanly wisdom which had never been her strong point.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As everyone had foreseen, her position called for a strength of character which she did not possess, for a power of endurance which she was only learning by slow degrees, and for that sound judgment and prompt womanly wisdom which had never been her strong point.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As everyone had foreseen, her position called for a strength of character which she did not possess, for a power of endurance which she was only learning by slow degrees, and for that sound judgment and prompt womanly wisdom which had never been her strong point.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading E. B. Browning.
banenounUS /beɪn/
something causing misery or death
From this reading “World’s use is cold--world’s love is vain,-- World’s cruelty is bitter bane;
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading |If life during the past three years had been difficult for Macneillie it had been tenfold more difficult for Christine Greville.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading “World’s use is cold--world’s love is vain,-- World’s cruelty is bitter bane;
BrowningnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading E. B. Browning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But pain is not the fruit of pain.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As everyone had foreseen, her position called for a strength of character which she did not possess, for a power of endurance which she was only learning by slow degrees, and for that sound judgment and prompt womanly wisdom which had never been her strong point.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As everyone had foreseen, her position called for a strength of character which she did not possess, for a power of endurance which she was only learning by slow degrees, and for that sound judgment and prompt womanly wisdom which had never been her strong point.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading As everyone had foreseen, her position called for a strength of character which she did not possess, for a power of endurance which she was only learning by slow degrees, and for that sound judgment and prompt womanly wisdom which had never been her strong point.
Christine
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From this reading |If life during the past three years had been difficult for Macneillie it had been tenfold more difficult for Christine Greville.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading “World’s use is cold--world’s love is vain,-- World’s cruelty is bitter bane;
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading “World’s use is cold--world’s love is vain,-- World’s cruelty is bitter bane;
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading As everyone had foreseen, her position called for a strength of character which she did not possess, for a power of endurance which she was only learning by slow degrees, and for that sound judgment and prompt womanly wisdom which had never been her strong point.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As everyone had foreseen, her position called for a strength of character which she did not possess, for a power of endurance which she was only learning by slow degrees, and for that sound judgment and prompt womanly wisdom which had never been her strong point.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading |If life during the past three years had been difficult for Macneillie it had been tenfold more difficult for Christine Greville.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading |If life during the past three years had been difficult for Macneillie it had been tenfold more difficult for Christine Greville.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading E. B. Browning.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading As everyone had foreseen, her position called for a strength of character which she did not possess, for a power of endurance which she was only learning by slow degrees, and for that sound judgment and prompt womanly wisdom which had never been her strong point.
every person
From this reading As everyone had foreseen, her position called for a strength of character which she did not possess, for a power of endurance which she was only learning by slow degrees, and for that sound judgment and prompt womanly wisdom which had never been her strong point.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading |If life during the past three years had been difficult for Macneillie it had been tenfold more difficult for Christine Greville.
foreseenverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsiːn/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading As everyone had foreseen, her position called for a strength of character which she did not possess, for a power of endurance which she was only learning by slow degrees, and for that sound judgment and prompt womanly wisdom which had never been her strong point.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading But pain is not the fruit of pain.”
Greville
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From this reading |If life during the past three years had been difficult for Macneillie it had been tenfold more difficult for Christine Greville.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading |If life during the past three years had been difficult for Macneillie it had been tenfold more difficult for Christine Greville.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As everyone had foreseen, her position called for a strength of character which she did not possess, for a power of endurance which she was only learning by slow degrees, and for that sound judgment and prompt womanly wisdom which had never been her strong point.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading |If life during the past three years had been difficult for Macneillie it had been tenfold more difficult for Christine Greville.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “World’s use is cold--world’s love is vain,-- World’s cruelty is bitter bane;
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading |If life during the past three years had been difficult for Macneillie it had been tenfold more difficult for Christine Greville.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading As everyone had foreseen, her position called for a strength of character which she did not possess, for a power of endurance which she was only learning by slow degrees, and for that sound judgment and prompt womanly wisdom which had never been her strong point.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading As everyone had foreseen, her position called for a strength of character which she did not possess, for a power of endurance which she was only learning by slow degrees, and for that sound judgment and prompt womanly wisdom which had never been her strong point.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading |If life during the past three years had been difficult for Macneillie it had been tenfold more difficult for Christine Greville.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “World’s use is cold--world’s love is vain,-- World’s cruelty is bitter bane;
Macneillie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading |If life during the past three years had been difficult for Macneillie it had been tenfold more difficult for Christine Greville.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading |If life during the past three years had been difficult for Macneillie it had been tenfold more difficult for Christine Greville.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading As everyone had foreseen, her position called for a strength of character which she did not possess, for a power of endurance which she was only learning by slow degrees, and for that sound judgment and prompt womanly wisdom which had never been her strong point.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But pain is not the fruit of pain.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But pain is not the fruit of pain.”
and nothing more
From this reading As everyone had foreseen, her position called for a strength of character which she did not possess, for a power of endurance which she was only learning by slow degrees, and for that sound judgment and prompt womanly wisdom which had never been her strong point.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading But pain is not the fruit of pain.”
the time that has elapsed
From this reading |If life during the past three years had been difficult for Macneillie it had been tenfold more difficult for Christine Greville.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading As everyone had foreseen, her position called for a strength of character which she did not possess, for a power of endurance which she was only learning by slow degrees, and for that sound judgment and prompt womanly wisdom which had never been her strong point.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading As everyone had foreseen, her position called for a strength of character which she did not possess, for a power of endurance which she was only learning by slow degrees, and for that sound judgment and prompt womanly wisdom which had never been her strong point.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading As everyone had foreseen, her position called for a strength of character which she did not possess, for a power of endurance which she was only learning by slow degrees, and for that sound judgment and prompt womanly wisdom which had never been her strong point.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading As everyone had foreseen, her position called for a strength of character which she did not possess, for a power of endurance which she was only learning by slow degrees, and for that sound judgment and prompt womanly wisdom which had never been her strong point.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading As everyone had foreseen, her position called for a strength of character which she did not possess, for a power of endurance which she was only learning by slow degrees, and for that sound judgment and prompt womanly wisdom which had never been her strong point.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As everyone had foreseen, her position called for a strength of character which she did not possess, for a power of endurance which she was only learning by slow degrees, and for that sound judgment and prompt womanly wisdom which had never been her strong point.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading As everyone had foreseen, her position called for a strength of character which she did not possess, for a power of endurance which she was only learning by slow degrees, and for that sound judgment and prompt womanly wisdom which had never been her strong point.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading As everyone had foreseen, her position called for a strength of character which she did not possess, for a power of endurance which she was only learning by slow degrees, and for that sound judgment and prompt womanly wisdom which had never been her strong point.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading As everyone had foreseen, her position called for a strength of character which she did not possess, for a power of endurance which she was only learning by slow degrees, and for that sound judgment and prompt womanly wisdom which had never been her strong point.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading As everyone had foreseen, her position called for a strength of character which she did not possess, for a power of endurance which she was only learning by slow degrees, and for that sound judgment and prompt womanly wisdom which had never been her strong point.
tenfoldadverbUS /ˈtenfoʊld/
by ten times as much
From this reading |If life during the past three years had been difficult for Macneillie it had been tenfold more difficult for Christine Greville.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As everyone had foreseen, her position called for a strength of character which she did not possess, for a power of endurance which she was only learning by slow degrees, and for that sound judgment and prompt womanly wisdom which had never been her strong point.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But pain is not the fruit of pain.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading |If life during the past three years had been difficult for Macneillie it had been tenfold more difficult for Christine Greville.
the act of using
From this reading “World’s use is cold--world’s love is vain,-- World’s cruelty is bitter bane;
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading “World’s use is cold--world’s love is vain,-- World’s cruelty is bitter bane;
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As everyone had foreseen, her position called for a strength of character which she did not possess, for a power of endurance which she was only learning by slow degrees, and for that sound judgment and prompt womanly wisdom which had never been her strong point.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As everyone had foreseen, her position called for a strength of character which she did not possess, for a power of endurance which she was only learning by slow degrees, and for that sound judgment and prompt womanly wisdom which had never been her strong point.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading As everyone had foreseen, her position called for a strength of character which she did not possess, for a power of endurance which she was only learning by slow degrees, and for that sound judgment and prompt womanly wisdom which had never been her strong point.
womanlyadjective
befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman
From this reading As everyone had foreseen, her position called for a strength of character which she did not possess, for a power of endurance which she was only learning by slow degrees, and for that sound judgment and prompt womanly wisdom which had never been her strong point.
World'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “World’s use is cold--world’s love is vain,-- World’s cruelty is bitter bane;
a late time of life
From this reading |If life during the past three years had been difficult for Macneillie it had been tenfold more difficult for Christine Greville.
