used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "IT is not very late," said Mrs. Collins, "and I want to talk with you a little more before you go to bed."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "It is right for us to confess to each other," she added, solemnly; "but there is a duty still higher than that.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Ellen took her aunt's hand and pressed it against her own cheek.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "IT is not very late," said Mrs. Collins, "and I want to talk with you a little more before you go to bed."
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Ellen took her aunt's hand and pressed it against her own cheek.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "IT is not very late," said Mrs. Collins, "and I want to talk with you a little more before you go to bed."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "IT is not very late," said Mrs. Collins, "and I want to talk with you a little more before you go to bed."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It is right for us to confess to each other," she added, solemnly; "but there is a duty still higher than that.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Ellen took her aunt's hand and pressed it against her own cheek.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading "IT is not very late," said Mrs. Collins, "and I want to talk with you a little more before you go to bed."
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading The sin against me or your cousin is nothing compared with the sin against your heavenly Father.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading "It is right for us to confess to each other," she added, solemnly; "but there is a duty still higher than that.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading The sin against me or your cousin is nothing compared with the sin against your heavenly Father.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "It is right for us to confess to each other," she added, solemnly; "but there is a duty still higher than that.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "It is right for us to confess to each other," she added, solemnly; "but there is a duty still higher than that.
Ellen
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From this reading Ellen took her aunt's hand and pressed it against her own cheek.
FASHIONABLEadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading FASHIONABLE LIES.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The sin against me or your cousin is nothing compared with the sin against your heavenly Father.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It is right for us to confess to each other," she added, solemnly; "but there is a duty still higher than that.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "IT is not very late," said Mrs. Collins, "and I want to talk with you a little more before you go to bed."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Ellen took her aunt's hand and pressed it against her own cheek.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading The sin against me or your cousin is nothing compared with the sin against your heavenly Father.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ellen took her aunt's hand and pressed it against her own cheek.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading "It is right for us to confess to each other," she added, solemnly; "but there is a duty still higher than that.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "IT is not very late," said Mrs. Collins, "and I want to talk with you a little more before you go to bed."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "IT is not very late," said Mrs. Collins, "and I want to talk with you a little more before you go to bed."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "IT is not very late," said Mrs. Collins, "and I want to talk with you a little more before you go to bed."
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "IT is not very late," said Mrs. Collins, "and I want to talk with you a little more before you go to bed."
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading FASHIONABLE LIES.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "IT is not very late," said Mrs. Collins, "and I want to talk with you a little more before you go to bed."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The sin against me or your cousin is nothing compared with the sin against your heavenly Father.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "IT is not very late," said Mrs. Collins, "and I want to talk with you a little more before you go to bed."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "IT is not very late," said Mrs. Collins, "and I want to talk with you a little more before you go to bed."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "IT is not very late," said Mrs. Collins, "and I want to talk with you a little more before you go to bed."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The sin against me or your cousin is nothing compared with the sin against your heavenly Father.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The sin against me or your cousin is nothing compared with the sin against your heavenly Father.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "It is right for us to confess to each other," she added, solemnly; "but there is a duty still higher than that.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Ellen took her aunt's hand and pressed it against her own cheek.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Ellen took her aunt's hand and pressed it against her own cheek.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "It is right for us to confess to each other," she added, solemnly; "but there is a duty still higher than that.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "IT is not very late," said Mrs. Collins, "and I want to talk with you a little more before you go to bed."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is right for us to confess to each other," she added, solemnly; "but there is a duty still higher than that.
estrangement from god
From this reading The sin against me or your cousin is nothing compared with the sin against your heavenly Father.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading "It is right for us to confess to each other," she added, solemnly; "but there is a duty still higher than that.
not in physical motion
From this reading "It is right for us to confess to each other," she added, solemnly; "but there is a duty still higher than that.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "IT is not very late," said Mrs. Collins, "and I want to talk with you a little more before you go to bed."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "It is right for us to confess to each other," she added, solemnly; "but there is a duty still higher than that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is right for us to confess to each other," she added, solemnly; "but there is a duty still higher than that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sin against me or your cousin is nothing compared with the sin against your heavenly Father.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "It is right for us to confess to each other," she added, solemnly; "but there is a duty still higher than that.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "IT is not very late," said Mrs. Collins, "and I want to talk with you a little more before you go to bed."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Ellen took her aunt's hand and pressed it against her own cheek.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is right for us to confess to each other," she added, solemnly; "but there is a duty still higher than that.
precisely as stated
From this reading "IT is not very late," said Mrs. Collins, "and I want to talk with you a little more before you go to bed."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "IT is not very late," said Mrs. Collins, "and I want to talk with you a little more before you go to bed."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "IT is not very late," said Mrs. Collins, "and I want to talk with you a little more before you go to bed."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "IT is not very late," said Mrs. Collins, "and I want to talk with you a little more before you go to bed."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The sin against me or your cousin is nothing compared with the sin against your heavenly Father.
