used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ONE evening, when Alice had been in W— nearly a month, Ada was so unwell that Mrs. Morrison would not consent to her leaving the house.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading LIES ABOUT RELIGION.
AdanounUS /ˈeɪdə/
an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
From this reading ONE evening, when Alice had been in W— nearly a month, Ada was so unwell that Mrs. Morrison would not consent to her leaving the house.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading This was a severe disappointment; for, aside from her interest in the preacher, the young girl was deeply affected by the preaching.
Alice
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From this reading ONE evening, when Alice had been in W— nearly a month, Ada was so unwell that Mrs. Morrison would not consent to her leaving the house.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She plead earnestly with her mother; but Ada was an only daughter,—a tender, well-beloved plant, needing constant culture,—and the lady was firm in her refusal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, sometimes she thought the desire to live a new life a life of holiness and happiness such as he described that of a Christian to be—was paramount to her wish to gain his friendship.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, sometimes she thought the desire to live a new life a life of holiness and happiness such as he described that of a Christian to be—was paramount to her wish to gain his friendship.
on or to one side
From this reading This was a severe disappointment; for, aside from her interest in the preacher, the young girl was deeply affected by the preaching.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Indeed, sometimes she thought the desire to live a new life a life of holiness and happiness such as he described that of a Christian to be—was paramount to her wish to gain his friendship.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ONE evening, when Alice had been in W— nearly a month, Ada was so unwell that Mrs. Morrison would not consent to her leaving the house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She plead earnestly with her mother; but Ada was an only daughter,—a tender, well-beloved plant, needing constant culture,—and the lady was firm in her refusal.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was a severe disappointment; for, aside from her interest in the preacher, the young girl was deeply affected by the preaching.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Indeed, sometimes she thought the desire to live a new life a life of holiness and happiness such as he described that of a Christian to be—was paramount to her wish to gain his friendship.
permission to do something
From this reading ONE evening, when Alice had been in W— nearly a month, Ada was so unwell that Mrs. Morrison would not consent to her leaving the house.
unvarying in nature
From this reading She plead earnestly with her mother; but Ada was an only daughter,—a tender, well-beloved plant, needing constant culture,—and the lady was firm in her refusal.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading She plead earnestly with her mother; but Ada was an only daughter,—a tender, well-beloved plant, needing constant culture,—and the lady was firm in her refusal.
a female human offspring
From this reading She plead earnestly with her mother; but Ada was an only daughter,—a tender, well-beloved plant, needing constant culture,—and the lady was firm in her refusal.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading This was a severe disappointment; for, aside from her interest in the preacher, the young girl was deeply affected by the preaching.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Indeed, sometimes she thought the desire to live a new life a life of holiness and happiness such as he described that of a Christian to be—was paramount to her wish to gain his friendship.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Indeed, sometimes she thought the desire to live a new life a life of holiness and happiness such as he described that of a Christian to be—was paramount to her wish to gain his friendship.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading This was a severe disappointment; for, aside from her interest in the preacher, the young girl was deeply affected by the preaching.
in a serious manner
From this reading She plead earnestly with her mother; but Ada was an only daughter,—a tender, well-beloved plant, needing constant culture,—and the lady was firm in her refusal.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading ONE evening, when Alice had been in W— nearly a month, Ada was so unwell that Mrs. Morrison would not consent to her leaving the house.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading She plead earnestly with her mother; but Ada was an only daughter,—a tender, well-beloved plant, needing constant culture,—and the lady was firm in her refusal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was a severe disappointment; for, aside from her interest in the preacher, the young girl was deeply affected by the preaching.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Indeed, sometimes she thought the desire to live a new life a life of holiness and happiness such as he described that of a Christian to be—was paramount to her wish to gain his friendship.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This was a severe disappointment; for, aside from her interest in the preacher, the young girl was deeply affected by the preaching.
obtain
From this reading Indeed, sometimes she thought the desire to live a new life a life of holiness and happiness such as he described that of a Christian to be—was paramount to her wish to gain his friendship.
a young female
From this reading This was a severe disappointment; for, aside from her interest in the preacher, the young girl was deeply affected by the preaching.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ONE evening, when Alice had been in W— nearly a month, Ada was so unwell that Mrs. Morrison would not consent to her leaving the house.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Indeed, sometimes she thought the desire to live a new life a life of holiness and happiness such as he described that of a Christian to be—was paramount to her wish to gain his friendship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, sometimes she thought the desire to live a new life a life of holiness and happiness such as he described that of a Christian to be—was paramount to her wish to gain his friendship.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ONE evening, when Alice had been in W— nearly a month, Ada was so unwell that Mrs. Morrison would not consent to her leaving the house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, sometimes she thought the desire to live a new life a life of holiness and happiness such as he described that of a Christian to be—was paramount to her wish to gain his friendship.
holinessnounUS /ˈhoʊlinəs/
the quality of being holy
From this reading Indeed, sometimes she thought the desire to live a new life a life of holiness and happiness such as he described that of a Christian to be—was paramount to her wish to gain his friendship.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ONE evening, when Alice had been in W— nearly a month, Ada was so unwell that Mrs. Morrison would not consent to her leaving the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ONE evening, when Alice had been in W— nearly a month, Ada was so unwell that Mrs. Morrison would not consent to her leaving the house.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, sometimes she thought the desire to live a new life a life of holiness and happiness such as he described that of a Christian to be—was paramount to her wish to gain his friendship.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading This was a severe disappointment; for, aside from her interest in the preacher, the young girl was deeply affected by the preaching.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading She plead earnestly with her mother; but Ada was an only daughter,—a tender, well-beloved plant, needing constant culture,—and the lady was firm in her refusal.
the act of departing
From this reading ONE evening, when Alice had been in W— nearly a month, Ada was so unwell that Mrs. Morrison would not consent to her leaving the house.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading LIES ABOUT RELIGION.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Indeed, sometimes she thought the desire to live a new life a life of holiness and happiness such as he described that of a Christian to be—was paramount to her wish to gain his friendship.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Indeed, sometimes she thought the desire to live a new life a life of holiness and happiness such as he described that of a Christian to be—was paramount to her wish to gain his friendship.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading ONE evening, when Alice had been in W— nearly a month, Ada was so unwell that Mrs. Morrison would not consent to her leaving the house.
MorrisonnounUS /ˈmɔːrɪsən/
United States rock singer (1943-1971)
From this reading ONE evening, when Alice had been in W— nearly a month, Ada was so unwell that Mrs. Morrison would not consent to her leaving the house.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She plead earnestly with her mother; but Ada was an only daughter,—a tender, well-beloved plant, needing constant culture,—and the lady was firm in her refusal.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading ONE evening, when Alice had been in W— nearly a month, Ada was so unwell that Mrs. Morrison would not consent to her leaving the house.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading ONE evening, when Alice had been in W— nearly a month, Ada was so unwell that Mrs. Morrison would not consent to her leaving the house.
needingverbUS /ˈniːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “need” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading She plead earnestly with her mother; but Ada was an only daughter,—a tender, well-beloved plant, needing constant culture,—and the lady was firm in her refusal.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Indeed, sometimes she thought the desire to live a new life a life of holiness and happiness such as he described that of a Christian to be—was paramount to her wish to gain his friendship.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ONE evening, when Alice had been in W— nearly a month, Ada was so unwell that Mrs. Morrison would not consent to her leaving the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indeed, sometimes she thought the desire to live a new life a life of holiness and happiness such as he described that of a Christian to be—was paramount to her wish to gain his friendship.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE evening, when Alice had been in W— nearly a month, Ada was so unwell that Mrs. Morrison would not consent to her leaving the house.
and nothing more
From this reading She plead earnestly with her mother; but Ada was an only daughter,—a tender, well-beloved plant, needing constant culture,—and the lady was firm in her refusal.
paramountadjectiveUS /ˈperəmaʊnt/
having superior power and influence
From this reading Indeed, sometimes she thought the desire to live a new life a life of holiness and happiness such as he described that of a Christian to be—was paramount to her wish to gain his friendship.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading She plead earnestly with her mother; but Ada was an only daughter,—a tender, well-beloved plant, needing constant culture,—and the lady was firm in her refusal.
pleadverbUS /pliːd/
appeal or request earnestly
From this reading She plead earnestly with her mother; but Ada was an only daughter,—a tender, well-beloved plant, needing constant culture,—and the lady was firm in her refusal.
preachernounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading This was a severe disappointment; for, aside from her interest in the preacher, the young girl was deeply affected by the preaching.
preachingnounUS /ˈpriːtʃɪŋ/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading This was a severe disappointment; for, aside from her interest in the preacher, the young girl was deeply affected by the preaching.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading She plead earnestly with her mother; but Ada was an only daughter,—a tender, well-beloved plant, needing constant culture,—and the lady was firm in her refusal.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading LIES ABOUT RELIGION.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading This was a severe disappointment; for, aside from her interest in the preacher, the young girl was deeply affected by the preaching.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, sometimes she thought the desire to live a new life a life of holiness and happiness such as he described that of a Christian to be—was paramount to her wish to gain his friendship.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ONE evening, when Alice had been in W— nearly a month, Ada was so unwell that Mrs. Morrison would not consent to her leaving the house.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Indeed, sometimes she thought the desire to live a new life a life of holiness and happiness such as he described that of a Christian to be—was paramount to her wish to gain his friendship.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, sometimes she thought the desire to live a new life a life of holiness and happiness such as he described that of a Christian to be—was paramount to her wish to gain his friendship.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading She plead earnestly with her mother; but Ada was an only daughter,—a tender, well-beloved plant, needing constant culture,—and the lady was firm in her refusal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ONE evening, when Alice had been in W— nearly a month, Ada was so unwell that Mrs. Morrison would not consent to her leaving the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ONE evening, when Alice had been in W— nearly a month, Ada was so unwell that Mrs. Morrison would not consent to her leaving the house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a severe disappointment; for, aside from her interest in the preacher, the young girl was deeply affected by the preaching.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Indeed, sometimes she thought the desire to live a new life a life of holiness and happiness such as he described that of a Christian to be—was paramount to her wish to gain his friendship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ONE evening, when Alice had been in W— nearly a month, Ada was so unwell that Mrs. Morrison would not consent to her leaving the house.
unwelladjectiveUS /ənˈwel/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading ONE evening, when Alice had been in W— nearly a month, Ada was so unwell that Mrs. Morrison would not consent to her leaving the house.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading ONE evening, when Alice had been in W— nearly a month, Ada was so unwell that Mrs. Morrison would not consent to her leaving the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ONE evening, when Alice had been in W— nearly a month, Ada was so unwell that Mrs. Morrison would not consent to her leaving the house.
well-beloved
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From this reading She plead earnestly with her mother; but Ada was an only daughter,—a tender, well-beloved plant, needing constant culture,—and the lady was firm in her refusal.
at the time that
From this reading ONE evening, when Alice had been in W— nearly a month, Ada was so unwell that Mrs. Morrison would not consent to her leaving the house.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Indeed, sometimes she thought the desire to live a new life a life of holiness and happiness such as he described that of a Christian to be—was paramount to her wish to gain his friendship.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She plead earnestly with her mother; but Ada was an only daughter,—a tender, well-beloved plant, needing constant culture,—and the lady was firm in her refusal.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading ONE evening, when Alice had been in W— nearly a month, Ada was so unwell that Mrs. Morrison would not consent to her leaving the house.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This was a severe disappointment; for, aside from her interest in the preacher, the young girl was deeply affected by the preaching.
