used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The girl had a difficult problem before her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was unthinkable that her father should continue to recognize as his wife--her mother's successor!--a woman who had led an immoral life, who had earned the very money that supported them by living for years as the mistress of another man.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It was unthinkable that her father should continue to recognize as his wife--her mother's successor!--a woman who had led an immoral life, who had earned the very money that supported them by living for years as the mistress of another man.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was unthinkable that her father should continue to recognize as his wife--her mother's successor!--a woman who had led an immoral life, who had earned the very money that supported them by living for years as the mistress of another man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At one moment her course seemed clear beyond the question of a doubt.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The girl had a difficult problem before her.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading At one moment her course seemed clear beyond the question of a doubt.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was unthinkable that her father should continue to recognize as his wife--her mother's successor!--a woman who had led an immoral life, who had earned the very money that supported them by living for years as the mistress of another man.
rid of obstructions
From this reading At one moment her course seemed clear beyond the question of a doubt.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading It was unthinkable that her father should continue to recognize as his wife--her mother's successor!--a woman who had led an immoral life, who had earned the very money that supported them by living for years as the mistress of another man.
power to direct or determine
From this reading She felt like Fate, with human destinies in her control.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading At one moment her course seemed clear beyond the question of a doubt.
destiniesnounUS /ˈdestəniz/
plural of “destiny” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading She felt like Fate, with human destinies in her control.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The girl had a difficult problem before her.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading At one moment her course seemed clear beyond the question of a doubt.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading It was unthinkable that her father should continue to recognize as his wife--her mother's successor!--a woman who had led an immoral life, who had earned the very money that supported them by living for years as the mistress of another man.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading She felt like Fate, with human destinies in her control.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was unthinkable that her father should continue to recognize as his wife--her mother's successor!--a woman who had led an immoral life, who had earned the very money that supported them by living for years as the mistress of another man.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt like Fate, with human destinies in her control.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was unthinkable that her father should continue to recognize as his wife--her mother's successor!--a woman who had led an immoral life, who had earned the very money that supported them by living for years as the mistress of another man.
a young female
From this reading The girl had a difficult problem before her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The girl had a difficult problem before her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The girl had a difficult problem before her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was unthinkable that her father should continue to recognize as his wife--her mother's successor!--a woman who had led an immoral life, who had earned the very money that supported them by living for years as the mistress of another man.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading She felt like Fate, with human destinies in her control.
immoraladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmɔːrəl/
deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong
From this reading It was unthinkable that her father should continue to recognize as his wife--her mother's successor!--a woman who had led an immoral life, who had earned the very money that supported them by living for years as the mistress of another man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She felt like Fate, with human destinies in her control.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She wrestled with it throughout a sleepless night.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading It was unthinkable that her father should continue to recognize as his wife--her mother's successor!--a woman who had led an immoral life, who had earned the very money that supported them by living for years as the mistress of another man.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was unthinkable that her father should continue to recognize as his wife--her mother's successor!--a woman who had led an immoral life, who had earned the very money that supported them by living for years as the mistress of another man.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She felt like Fate, with human destinies in her control.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading It was unthinkable that her father should continue to recognize as his wife--her mother's successor!--a woman who had led an immoral life, who had earned the very money that supported them by living for years as the mistress of another man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was unthinkable that her father should continue to recognize as his wife--her mother's successor!--a woman who had led an immoral life, who had earned the very money that supported them by living for years as the mistress of another man.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading It was unthinkable that her father should continue to recognize as his wife--her mother's successor!--a woman who had led an immoral life, who had earned the very money that supported them by living for years as the mistress of another man.
a particular point in time
From this reading At one moment her course seemed clear beyond the question of a doubt.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading It was unthinkable that her father should continue to recognize as his wife--her mother's successor!--a woman who had led an immoral life, who had earned the very money that supported them by living for years as the mistress of another man.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It was unthinkable that her father should continue to recognize as his wife--her mother's successor!--a woman who had led an immoral life, who had earned the very money that supported them by living for years as the mistress of another man.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She wrestled with it throughout a sleepless night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At one moment her course seemed clear beyond the question of a doubt.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At one moment her course seemed clear beyond the question of a doubt.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading The girl had a difficult problem before her.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading At one moment her course seemed clear beyond the question of a doubt.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading It was unthinkable that her father should continue to recognize as his wife--her mother's successor!--a woman who had led an immoral life, who had earned the very money that supported them by living for years as the mistress of another man.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At one moment her course seemed clear beyond the question of a doubt.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wrestled with it throughout a sleepless night.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was unthinkable that her father should continue to recognize as his wife--her mother's successor!--a woman who had led an immoral life, who had earned the very money that supported them by living for years as the mistress of another man.
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading She wrestled with it throughout a sleepless night.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading It was unthinkable that her father should continue to recognize as his wife--her mother's successor!--a woman who had led an immoral life, who had earned the very money that supported them by living for years as the mistress of another man.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading It was unthinkable that her father should continue to recognize as his wife--her mother's successor!--a woman who had led an immoral life, who had earned the very money that supported them by living for years as the mistress of another man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was unthinkable that her father should continue to recognize as his wife--her mother's successor!--a woman who had led an immoral life, who had earned the very money that supported them by living for years as the mistress of another man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The girl had a difficult problem before her.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was unthinkable that her father should continue to recognize as his wife--her mother's successor!--a woman who had led an immoral life, who had earned the very money that supported them by living for years as the mistress of another man.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading She wrestled with it throughout a sleepless night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was unthinkable that her father should continue to recognize as his wife--her mother's successor!--a woman who had led an immoral life, who had earned the very money that supported them by living for years as the mistress of another man.
unthinkableadjectiveUS /ənˈθɪŋkəbəl/
incapable of being conceived or considered
From this reading It was unthinkable that her father should continue to recognize as his wife--her mother's successor!--a woman who had led an immoral life, who had earned the very money that supported them by living for years as the mistress of another man.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was unthinkable that her father should continue to recognize as his wife--her mother's successor!--a woman who had led an immoral life, who had earned the very money that supported them by living for years as the mistress of another man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was unthinkable that her father should continue to recognize as his wife--her mother's successor!--a woman who had led an immoral life, who had earned the very money that supported them by living for years as the mistress of another man.
which person or people
From this reading It was unthinkable that her father should continue to recognize as his wife--her mother's successor!--a woman who had led an immoral life, who had earned the very money that supported them by living for years as the mistress of another man.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading It was unthinkable that her father should continue to recognize as his wife--her mother's successor!--a woman who had led an immoral life, who had earned the very money that supported them by living for years as the mistress of another man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She wrestled with it throughout a sleepless night.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was unthinkable that her father should continue to recognize as his wife--her mother's successor!--a woman who had led an immoral life, who had earned the very money that supported them by living for years as the mistress of another man.
wrestledverbUS /ˈresəld/
past form of “wrestle” — combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force
From this reading She wrestled with it throughout a sleepless night.
a late time of life
From this reading It was unthinkable that her father should continue to recognize as his wife--her mother's successor!--a woman who had led an immoral life, who had earned the very money that supported them by living for years as the mistress of another man.
