used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had never before been in a position in which this good sense could tell much, or in which even it was called forth to any purpose.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading They had been chiefly bent on the consideration how to circumvent the others who were using her for their own purposes, and to work advantage to herself out of the circumstances which, for the first time in her life, gave her the mastery.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Her lot had always been determined for her by others.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had never, until the coming of the child, been in a position in which it mattered much one way or another what she thought; and since that eventful moment her thinkings had not been of an edifying description.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had never, until the coming of the child, been in a position in which it mattered much one way or another what she thought; and since that eventful moment her thinkings had not been of an edifying description.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She had never, until the coming of the child, been in a position in which it mattered much one way or another what she thought; and since that eventful moment her thinkings had not been of an edifying description.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She had never before been in a position in which this good sense could tell much, or in which even it was called forth to any purpose.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Giovanna possessed that quality which is commonly called common-sense, though I doubt if she was herself aware of it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had never before been in a position in which this good sense could tell much, or in which even it was called forth to any purpose.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had never before been in a position in which this good sense could tell much, or in which even it was called forth to any purpose.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading They had been chiefly bent on the consideration how to circumvent the others who were using her for their own purposes, and to work advantage to herself out of the circumstances which, for the first time in her life, gave her the mastery.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her lot had always been determined for her by others.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Giovanna possessed that quality which is commonly called common-sense, though I doubt if she was herself aware of it.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading They had been chiefly bent on the consideration how to circumvent the others who were using her for their own purposes, and to work advantage to herself out of the circumstances which, for the first time in her life, gave her the mastery.
a young person of either sex
From this reading She had never, until the coming of the child, been in a position in which it mattered much one way or another what she thought; and since that eventful moment her thinkings had not been of an edifying description.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading They had been chiefly bent on the consideration how to circumvent the others who were using her for their own purposes, and to work advantage to herself out of the circumstances which, for the first time in her life, gave her the mastery.
circumventverbUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈvent/
surround so as to force to give up
From this reading They had been chiefly bent on the consideration how to circumvent the others who were using her for their own purposes, and to work advantage to herself out of the circumstances which, for the first time in her life, gave her the mastery.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading She had never, until the coming of the child, been in a position in which it mattered much one way or another what she thought; and since that eventful moment her thinkings had not been of an edifying description.
common-sense
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From this reading Giovanna possessed that quality which is commonly called common-sense, though I doubt if she was herself aware of it.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Giovanna possessed that quality which is commonly called common-sense, though I doubt if she was herself aware of it.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading They had been chiefly bent on the consideration how to circumvent the others who were using her for their own purposes, and to work advantage to herself out of the circumstances which, for the first time in her life, gave her the mastery.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had never before been in a position in which this good sense could tell much, or in which even it was called forth to any purpose.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading She had never, until the coming of the child, been in a position in which it mattered much one way or another what she thought; and since that eventful moment her thinkings had not been of an edifying description.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Her lot had always been determined for her by others.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Giovanna possessed that quality which is commonly called common-sense, though I doubt if she was herself aware of it.
edifyingadjectiveUS /ˈedəfaɪɪŋ/
enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvement
From this reading She had never, until the coming of the child, been in a position in which it mattered much one way or another what she thought; and since that eventful moment her thinkings had not been of an edifying description.
divisible by two
From this reading She had never before been in a position in which this good sense could tell much, or in which even it was called forth to any purpose.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading She had never, until the coming of the child, been in a position in which it mattered much one way or another what she thought; and since that eventful moment her thinkings had not been of an edifying description.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They had been chiefly bent on the consideration how to circumvent the others who were using her for their own purposes, and to work advantage to herself out of the circumstances which, for the first time in her life, gave her the mastery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her lot had always been determined for her by others.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She had never before been in a position in which this good sense could tell much, or in which even it was called forth to any purpose.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading They had been chiefly bent on the consideration how to circumvent the others who were using her for their own purposes, and to work advantage to herself out of the circumstances which, for the first time in her life, gave her the mastery.
Giovanna
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From this reading Giovanna possessed that quality which is commonly called common-sense, though I doubt if she was herself aware of it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She had never before been in a position in which this good sense could tell much, or in which even it was called forth to any purpose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had never before been in a position in which this good sense could tell much, or in which even it was called forth to any purpose.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her lot had always been determined for her by others.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Giovanna possessed that quality which is commonly called common-sense, though I doubt if she was herself aware of it.
how
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From this reading They had been chiefly bent on the consideration how to circumvent the others who were using her for their own purposes, and to work advantage to herself out of the circumstances which, for the first time in her life, gave her the mastery.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Giovanna possessed that quality which is commonly called common-sense, though I doubt if she was herself aware of it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Giovanna possessed that quality which is commonly called common-sense, though I doubt if she was herself aware of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had never before been in a position in which this good sense could tell much, or in which even it was called forth to any purpose.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Giovanna possessed that quality which is commonly called common-sense, though I doubt if she was herself aware of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Giovanna possessed that quality which is commonly called common-sense, though I doubt if she was herself aware of it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They had been chiefly bent on the consideration how to circumvent the others who were using her for their own purposes, and to work advantage to herself out of the circumstances which, for the first time in her life, gave her the mastery.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Her lot had always been determined for her by others.
masterynounUS /ˈmæstəri/
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
From this reading They had been chiefly bent on the consideration how to circumvent the others who were using her for their own purposes, and to work advantage to herself out of the circumstances which, for the first time in her life, gave her the mastery.
matteredverbUS /ˈmætərd/
past form of “matter” — have weight; have import, carry weight
From this reading She had never, until the coming of the child, been in a position in which it mattered much one way or another what she thought; and since that eventful moment her thinkings had not been of an edifying description.
a particular point in time
From this reading She had never, until the coming of the child, been in a position in which it mattered much one way or another what she thought; and since that eventful moment her thinkings had not been of an edifying description.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She had never before been in a position in which this good sense could tell much, or in which even it was called forth to any purpose.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had never before been in a position in which this good sense could tell much, or in which even it was called forth to any purpose.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had never, until the coming of the child, been in a position in which it mattered much one way or another what she thought; and since that eventful moment her thinkings had not been of an edifying description.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Giovanna possessed that quality which is commonly called common-sense, though I doubt if she was herself aware of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They had been chiefly bent on the consideration how to circumvent the others who were using her for their own purposes, and to work advantage to herself out of the circumstances which, for the first time in her life, gave her the mastery.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had never, until the coming of the child, been in a position in which it mattered much one way or another what she thought; and since that eventful moment her thinkings had not been of an edifying description.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had never before been in a position in which this good sense could tell much, or in which even it was called forth to any purpose.
others
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From this reading Her lot had always been determined for her by others.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They had been chiefly bent on the consideration how to circumvent the others who were using her for their own purposes, and to work advantage to herself out of the circumstances which, for the first time in her life, gave her the mastery.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They had been chiefly bent on the consideration how to circumvent the others who were using her for their own purposes, and to work advantage to herself out of the circumstances which, for the first time in her life, gave her the mastery.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading She had never before been in a position in which this good sense could tell much, or in which even it was called forth to any purpose.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Giovanna possessed that quality which is commonly called common-sense, though I doubt if she was herself aware of it.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She had never before been in a position in which this good sense could tell much, or in which even it was called forth to any purpose.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading They had been chiefly bent on the consideration how to circumvent the others who were using her for their own purposes, and to work advantage to herself out of the circumstances which, for the first time in her life, gave her the mastery.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Giovanna possessed that quality which is commonly called common-sense, though I doubt if she was herself aware of it.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading She had never before been in a position in which this good sense could tell much, or in which even it was called forth to any purpose.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Giovanna possessed that quality which is commonly called common-sense, though I doubt if she was herself aware of it.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She had never, until the coming of the child, been in a position in which it mattered much one way or another what she thought; and since that eventful moment her thinkings had not been of an edifying description.
express in words
From this reading She had never before been in a position in which this good sense could tell much, or in which even it was called forth to any purpose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Giovanna possessed that quality which is commonly called common-sense, though I doubt if she was herself aware of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had never, until the coming of the child, been in a position in which it mattered much one way or another what she thought; and since that eventful moment her thinkings had not been of an edifying description.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had been chiefly bent on the consideration how to circumvent the others who were using her for their own purposes, and to work advantage to herself out of the circumstances which, for the first time in her life, gave her the mastery.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had been chiefly bent on the consideration how to circumvent the others who were using her for their own purposes, and to work advantage to herself out of the circumstances which, for the first time in her life, gave her the mastery.
thinkings
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From this reading She had never, until the coming of the child, been in a position in which it mattered much one way or another what she thought; and since that eventful moment her thinkings had not been of an edifying description.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had never before been in a position in which this good sense could tell much, or in which even it was called forth to any purpose.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Giovanna possessed that quality which is commonly called common-sense, though I doubt if she was herself aware of it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had never, until the coming of the child, been in a position in which it mattered much one way or another what she thought; and since that eventful moment her thinkings had not been of an edifying description.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They had been chiefly bent on the consideration how to circumvent the others who were using her for their own purposes, and to work advantage to herself out of the circumstances which, for the first time in her life, gave her the mastery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had never before been in a position in which this good sense could tell much, or in which even it was called forth to any purpose.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She had never, until the coming of the child, been in a position in which it mattered much one way or another what she thought; and since that eventful moment her thinkings had not been of an edifying description.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading They had been chiefly bent on the consideration how to circumvent the others who were using her for their own purposes, and to work advantage to herself out of the circumstances which, for the first time in her life, gave her the mastery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Giovanna possessed that quality which is commonly called common-sense, though I doubt if she was herself aware of it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She had never, until the coming of the child, been in a position in which it mattered much one way or another what she thought; and since that eventful moment her thinkings had not been of an edifying description.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They had been chiefly bent on the consideration how to circumvent the others who were using her for their own purposes, and to work advantage to herself out of the circumstances which, for the first time in her life, gave her the mastery.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She had never, until the coming of the child, been in a position in which it mattered much one way or another what she thought; and since that eventful moment her thinkings had not been of an edifying description.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Giovanna possessed that quality which is commonly called common-sense, though I doubt if she was herself aware of it.
which person or people
From this reading They had been chiefly bent on the consideration how to circumvent the others who were using her for their own purposes, and to work advantage to herself out of the circumstances which, for the first time in her life, gave her the mastery.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading They had been chiefly bent on the consideration how to circumvent the others who were using her for their own purposes, and to work advantage to herself out of the circumstances which, for the first time in her life, gave her the mastery.
