used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was in danger, and knew it, of going over to Mammon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You see," as they explained when reproached by Joan with inconsistency, "we believe in that sort of thing, of course! but it isn't as if we really _needed_ it."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Joan, however, not only believed in economic independence, but needed it--as she reminded herself at gradually increasing intervals.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading (Which was likewise the Jabberwockian attitude toward suffrage.)
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "You see," as they explained when reproached by Joan with inconsistency, "we believe in that sort of thing, of course! but it isn't as if we really _needed_ it."
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Joan, however, not only believed in economic independence, but needed it--as she reminded herself at gradually increasing intervals.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You see," as they explained when reproached by Joan with inconsistency, "we believe in that sort of thing, of course! but it isn't as if we really _needed_ it."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "You see," as they explained when reproached by Joan with inconsistency, "we believe in that sort of thing, of course! but it isn't as if we really _needed_ it."
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading She was in danger, and knew it, of going over to Mammon.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
economicadjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪk/
of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "You see," as they explained when reproached by Joan with inconsistency, "we believe in that sort of thing, of course! but it isn't as if we really _needed_ it."
a social unit living together
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
fruitfullyadverb
in a productive way
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
the act of departing
From this reading She was in danger, and knew it, of going over to Mammon.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Joan, however, not only believed in economic independence, but needed it--as she reminded herself at gradually increasing intervals.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Joan, however, not only believed in economic independence, but needed it--as she reminded herself at gradually increasing intervals.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Joan, however, not only believed in economic independence, but needed it--as she reminded herself at gradually increasing intervals.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
inconsistencynounUS /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/
the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time
From this reading "You see," as they explained when reproached by Joan with inconsistency, "we believe in that sort of thing, of course! but it isn't as if we really _needed_ it."
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Joan, however, not only believed in economic independence, but needed it--as she reminded herself at gradually increasing intervals.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Joan, however, not only believed in economic independence, but needed it--as she reminded herself at gradually increasing intervals.
isn't
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From this reading "You see," as they explained when reproached by Joan with inconsistency, "we believe in that sort of thing, of course! but it isn't as if we really _needed_ it."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You see," as they explained when reproached by Joan with inconsistency, "we believe in that sort of thing, of course! but it isn't as if we really _needed_ it."
Jabberwockian
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From this reading (Which was likewise the Jabberwockian attitude toward suffrage.)
Jabberwocks
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From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
Joan
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From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She was in danger, and knew it, of going over to Mammon.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
in like or similar manner
From this reading (Which was likewise the Jabberwockian attitude toward suffrage.)
Mammonnoun
wealth regarded as an evil influence
From this reading She was in danger, and knew it, of going over to Mammon.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading "You see," as they explained when reproached by Joan with inconsistency, "we believe in that sort of thing, of course! but it isn't as if we really _needed_ it."
not any; not one
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
and nothing more
From this reading Joan, however, not only believed in economic independence, but needed it--as she reminded herself at gradually increasing intervals.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She was in danger, and knew it, of going over to Mammon.
practicedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəst/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
radicallyadverbUS /ˈrædɪkli/
in a radical manner
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
on the contrary
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "You see," as they explained when reproached by Joan with inconsistency, "we believe in that sort of thing, of course! but it isn't as if we really _needed_ it."
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Joan, however, not only believed in economic independence, but needed it--as she reminded herself at gradually increasing intervals.
reproached
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From this reading "You see," as they explained when reproached by Joan with inconsistency, "we believe in that sort of thing, of course! but it isn't as if we really _needed_ it."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You see," as they explained when reproached by Joan with inconsistency, "we believe in that sort of thing, of course! but it isn't as if we really _needed_ it."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "You see," as they explained when reproached by Joan with inconsistency, "we believe in that sort of thing, of course! but it isn't as if we really _needed_ it."
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
suffragenounUS /ˈsʌfrɪdʒ/
a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment
From this reading (Which was likewise the Jabberwockian attitude toward suffrage.)
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You see," as they explained when reproached by Joan with inconsistency, "we believe in that sort of thing, of course! but it isn't as if we really _needed_ it."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
a special situation
From this reading "You see," as they explained when reproached by Joan with inconsistency, "we believe in that sort of thing, of course! but it isn't as if we really _needed_ it."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading (Which was likewise the Jabberwockian attitude toward suffrage.)
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
precisely as stated
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (Which was likewise the Jabberwockian attitude toward suffrage.)
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "You see," as they explained when reproached by Joan with inconsistency, "we believe in that sort of thing, of course! but it isn't as if we really _needed_ it."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
at the time that
From this reading "You see," as they explained when reproached by Joan with inconsistency, "we believe in that sort of thing, of course! but it isn't as if we really _needed_ it."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading (Which was likewise the Jabberwockian attitude toward suffrage.)
which person or people
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You see," as they explained when reproached by Joan with inconsistency, "we believe in that sort of thing, of course! but it isn't as if we really _needed_ it."
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading Joan, in yielding to family pressure temporarily, had by no means given up the idea of what she had learned recently to call her economic independence--a subject discussed frequently, if not very fruitfully, by her friends the Jabberwocks, who preached rather more radically than they practiced.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You see," as they explained when reproached by Joan with inconsistency, "we believe in that sort of thing, of course! but it isn't as if we really _needed_ it."
