used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The resolving in her own mind of a determination so vital to herself, to her lover, and to others with whom she had to do, had driven Yodogima well nigh unto the brink of distraction.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading She respected the rights of all, loved as only in truth she could, and held self above the unlettered reach of personal prowess alone; the community had dawned, laid claim to its higher purpose, and held her like a moth lured thither to the candle fire.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She respected the rights of all, loved as only in truth she could, and held self above the unlettered reach of personal prowess alone; the community had dawned, laid claim to its higher purpose, and held her like a moth lured thither to the candle fire.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She respected the rights of all, loved as only in truth she could, and held self above the unlettered reach of personal prowess alone; the community had dawned, laid claim to its higher purpose, and held her like a moth lured thither to the candle fire.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading "Let them fight," repeated she, when alone and reflecting, "the one ambitious and the other uncertain; I would be neither, and justice will be done--but, is not he my God?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She would not preach the latter, could not practice the former, hence fell back upon impulse as an only guide.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The resolving in her own mind of a determination so vital to herself, to her lover, and to others with whom she had to do, had driven Yodogima well nigh unto the brink of distraction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She respected the rights of all, loved as only in truth she could, and held self above the unlettered reach of personal prowess alone; the community had dawned, laid claim to its higher purpose, and held her like a moth lured thither to the candle fire.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She would not preach the latter, could not practice the former, hence fell back upon impulse as an only guide.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Let them fight," repeated she, when alone and reflecting, "the one ambitious and the other uncertain; I would be neither, and justice will be done--but, is not he my God?
brinknounUS /brɪŋk/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading The resolving in her own mind of a determination so vital to herself, to her lover, and to others with whom she had to do, had driven Yodogima well nigh unto the brink of distraction.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Let them fight," repeated she, when alone and reflecting, "the one ambitious and the other uncertain; I would be neither, and justice will be done--but, is not he my God?
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading She respected the rights of all, loved as only in truth she could, and held self above the unlettered reach of personal prowess alone; the community had dawned, laid claim to its higher purpose, and held her like a moth lured thither to the candle fire.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading She respected the rights of all, loved as only in truth she could, and held self above the unlettered reach of personal prowess alone; the community had dawned, laid claim to its higher purpose, and held her like a moth lured thither to the candle fire.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading She respected the rights of all, loved as only in truth she could, and held self above the unlettered reach of personal prowess alone; the community had dawned, laid claim to its higher purpose, and held her like a moth lured thither to the candle fire.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She respected the rights of all, loved as only in truth she could, and held self above the unlettered reach of personal prowess alone; the community had dawned, laid claim to its higher purpose, and held her like a moth lured thither to the candle fire.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading She respected the rights of all, loved as only in truth she could, and held self above the unlettered reach of personal prowess alone; the community had dawned, laid claim to its higher purpose, and held her like a moth lured thither to the candle fire.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The resolving in her own mind of a determination so vital to herself, to her lover, and to others with whom she had to do, had driven Yodogima well nigh unto the brink of distraction.
distractionnounUS /dɪˈstrækʃən/
mental turmoil
From this reading The resolving in her own mind of a determination so vital to herself, to her lover, and to others with whom she had to do, had driven Yodogima well nigh unto the brink of distraction.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The resolving in her own mind of a determination so vital to herself, to her lover, and to others with whom she had to do, had driven Yodogima well nigh unto the brink of distraction.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "Let them fight," repeated she, when alone and reflecting, "the one ambitious and the other uncertain; I would be neither, and justice will be done--but, is not he my God?
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The resolving in her own mind of a determination so vital to herself, to her lover, and to others with whom she had to do, had driven Yodogima well nigh unto the brink of distraction.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading She would not preach the latter, could not practice the former, hence fell back upon impulse as an only guide.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "Let them fight," repeated she, when alone and reflecting, "the one ambitious and the other uncertain; I would be neither, and justice will be done--but, is not he my God?
start firing a weapon
From this reading She respected the rights of all, loved as only in truth she could, and held self above the unlettered reach of personal prowess alone; the community had dawned, laid claim to its higher purpose, and held her like a moth lured thither to the candle fire.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading She would not preach the latter, could not practice the former, hence fell back upon impulse as an only guide.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Let them fight," repeated she, when alone and reflecting, "the one ambitious and the other uncertain; I would be neither, and justice will be done--but, is not he my God?
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading She would not preach the latter, could not practice the former, hence fell back upon impulse as an only guide.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The resolving in her own mind of a determination so vital to herself, to her lover, and to others with whom she had to do, had driven Yodogima well nigh unto the brink of distraction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Let them fight," repeated she, when alone and reflecting, "the one ambitious and the other uncertain; I would be neither, and justice will be done--but, is not he my God?
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She respected the rights of all, loved as only in truth she could, and held self above the unlettered reach of personal prowess alone; the community had dawned, laid claim to its higher purpose, and held her like a moth lured thither to the candle fire.
for this reason
From this reading She would not preach the latter, could not practice the former, hence fell back upon impulse as an only guide.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The resolving in her own mind of a determination so vital to herself, to her lover, and to others with whom she had to do, had driven Yodogima well nigh unto the brink of distraction.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The resolving in her own mind of a determination so vital to herself, to her lover, and to others with whom she had to do, had driven Yodogima well nigh unto the brink of distraction.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading She respected the rights of all, loved as only in truth she could, and held self above the unlettered reach of personal prowess alone; the community had dawned, laid claim to its higher purpose, and held her like a moth lured thither to the candle fire.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading What other hope?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Let them fight," repeated she, when alone and reflecting, "the one ambitious and the other uncertain; I would be neither, and justice will be done--but, is not he my God?
an instinctive motive
From this reading She would not preach the latter, could not practice the former, hence fell back upon impulse as an only guide.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The resolving in her own mind of a determination so vital to herself, to her lover, and to others with whom she had to do, had driven Yodogima well nigh unto the brink of distraction.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Let them fight," repeated she, when alone and reflecting, "the one ambitious and the other uncertain; I would be neither, and justice will be done--but, is not he my God?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She respected the rights of all, loved as only in truth she could, and held self above the unlettered reach of personal prowess alone; the community had dawned, laid claim to its higher purpose, and held her like a moth lured thither to the candle fire.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading "Let them fight," repeated she, when alone and reflecting, "the one ambitious and the other uncertain; I would be neither, and justice will be done--but, is not he my God?
set down according to a plan
From this reading She respected the rights of all, loved as only in truth she could, and held self above the unlettered reach of personal prowess alone; the community had dawned, laid claim to its higher purpose, and held her like a moth lured thither to the candle fire.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading She would not preach the latter, could not practice the former, hence fell back upon impulse as an only guide.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let them fight," repeated she, when alone and reflecting, "the one ambitious and the other uncertain; I would be neither, and justice will be done--but, is not he my God?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She respected the rights of all, loved as only in truth she could, and held self above the unlettered reach of personal prowess alone; the community had dawned, laid claim to its higher purpose, and held her like a moth lured thither to the candle fire.
held dear
From this reading She respected the rights of all, loved as only in truth she could, and held self above the unlettered reach of personal prowess alone; the community had dawned, laid claim to its higher purpose, and held her like a moth lured thither to the candle fire.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The resolving in her own mind of a determination so vital to herself, to her lover, and to others with whom she had to do, had driven Yodogima well nigh unto the brink of distraction.
luredverbUS /lʊrd/
past form of “lure” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
From this reading She respected the rights of all, loved as only in truth she could, and held self above the unlettered reach of personal prowess alone; the community had dawned, laid claim to its higher purpose, and held her like a moth lured thither to the candle fire.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The resolving in her own mind of a determination so vital to herself, to her lover, and to others with whom she had to do, had driven Yodogima well nigh unto the brink of distraction.
mothnounUS /mɔːθ/
typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
From this reading She respected the rights of all, loved as only in truth she could, and held self above the unlettered reach of personal prowess alone; the community had dawned, laid claim to its higher purpose, and held her like a moth lured thither to the candle fire.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Let them fight," repeated she, when alone and reflecting, "the one ambitious and the other uncertain; I would be neither, and justice will be done--but, is not he my God?
not one and not the other of two
From this reading "Let them fight," repeated she, when alone and reflecting, "the one ambitious and the other uncertain; I would be neither, and justice will be done--but, is not he my God?
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading The resolving in her own mind of a determination so vital to herself, to her lover, and to others with whom she had to do, had driven Yodogima well nigh unto the brink of distraction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She would not preach the latter, could not practice the former, hence fell back upon impulse as an only guide.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The resolving in her own mind of a determination so vital to herself, to her lover, and to others with whom she had to do, had driven Yodogima well nigh unto the brink of distraction.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Let them fight," repeated she, when alone and reflecting, "the one ambitious and the other uncertain; I would be neither, and justice will be done--but, is not he my God?
and nothing more
From this reading She respected the rights of all, loved as only in truth she could, and held self above the unlettered reach of personal prowess alone; the community had dawned, laid claim to its higher purpose, and held her like a moth lured thither to the candle fire.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Let them fight," repeated she, when alone and reflecting, "the one ambitious and the other uncertain; I would be neither, and justice will be done--but, is not he my God?
others
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From this reading The resolving in her own mind of a determination so vital to herself, to her lover, and to others with whom she had to do, had driven Yodogima well nigh unto the brink of distraction.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The resolving in her own mind of a determination so vital to herself, to her lover, and to others with whom she had to do, had driven Yodogima well nigh unto the brink of distraction.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading She respected the rights of all, loved as only in truth she could, and held self above the unlettered reach of personal prowess alone; the community had dawned, laid claim to its higher purpose, and held her like a moth lured thither to the candle fire.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading She would not preach the latter, could not practice the former, hence fell back upon impulse as an only guide.
preachverbUS /priːtʃ/
deliver a sermon
From this reading She would not preach the latter, could not practice the former, hence fell back upon impulse as an only guide.
prowessnounUS /ˈpraʊəs/
a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation
From this reading She respected the rights of all, loved as only in truth she could, and held self above the unlettered reach of personal prowess alone; the community had dawned, laid claim to its higher purpose, and held her like a moth lured thither to the candle fire.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She respected the rights of all, loved as only in truth she could, and held self above the unlettered reach of personal prowess alone; the community had dawned, laid claim to its higher purpose, and held her like a moth lured thither to the candle fire.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading She respected the rights of all, loved as only in truth she could, and held self above the unlettered reach of personal prowess alone; the community had dawned, laid claim to its higher purpose, and held her like a moth lured thither to the candle fire.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading "Let them fight," repeated she, when alone and reflecting, "the one ambitious and the other uncertain; I would be neither, and justice will be done--but, is not he my God?
recurring again and again
From this reading "Let them fight," repeated she, when alone and reflecting, "the one ambitious and the other uncertain; I would be neither, and justice will be done--but, is not he my God?
resolvingnounUS /riˈzɑːlvɪŋ/
analysis into clear-cut components
From this reading The resolving in her own mind of a determination so vital to herself, to her lover, and to others with whom she had to do, had driven Yodogima well nigh unto the brink of distraction.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading She respected the rights of all, loved as only in truth she could, and held self above the unlettered reach of personal prowess alone; the community had dawned, laid claim to its higher purpose, and held her like a moth lured thither to the candle fire.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading She respected the rights of all, loved as only in truth she could, and held self above the unlettered reach of personal prowess alone; the community had dawned, laid claim to its higher purpose, and held her like a moth lured thither to the candle fire.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading She respected the rights of all, loved as only in truth she could, and held self above the unlettered reach of personal prowess alone; the community had dawned, laid claim to its higher purpose, and held her like a moth lured thither to the candle fire.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The resolving in her own mind of a determination so vital to herself, to her lover, and to others with whom she had to do, had driven Yodogima well nigh unto the brink of distraction.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The resolving in her own mind of a determination so vital to herself, to her lover, and to others with whom she had to do, had driven Yodogima well nigh unto the brink of distraction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The resolving in her own mind of a determination so vital to herself, to her lover, and to others with whom she had to do, had driven Yodogima well nigh unto the brink of distraction.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Let them fight," repeated she, when alone and reflecting, "the one ambitious and the other uncertain; I would be neither, and justice will be done--but, is not he my God?
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading She respected the rights of all, loved as only in truth she could, and held self above the unlettered reach of personal prowess alone; the community had dawned, laid claim to its higher purpose, and held her like a moth lured thither to the candle fire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The resolving in her own mind of a determination so vital to herself, to her lover, and to others with whom she had to do, had driven Yodogima well nigh unto the brink of distraction.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading She respected the rights of all, loved as only in truth she could, and held self above the unlettered reach of personal prowess alone; the community had dawned, laid claim to its higher purpose, and held her like a moth lured thither to the candle fire.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading "Let them fight," repeated she, when alone and reflecting, "the one ambitious and the other uncertain; I would be neither, and justice will be done--but, is not he my God?
unletteredadjective
having little acquaintance with writing
From this reading She respected the rights of all, loved as only in truth she could, and held self above the unlettered reach of personal prowess alone; the community had dawned, laid claim to its higher purpose, and held her like a moth lured thither to the candle fire.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading The resolving in her own mind of a determination so vital to herself, to her lover, and to others with whom she had to do, had driven Yodogima well nigh unto the brink of distraction.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She would not preach the latter, could not practice the former, hence fell back upon impulse as an only guide.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading The resolving in her own mind of a determination so vital to herself, to her lover, and to others with whom she had to do, had driven Yodogima well nigh unto the brink of distraction.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The resolving in her own mind of a determination so vital to herself, to her lover, and to others with whom she had to do, had driven Yodogima well nigh unto the brink of distraction.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What other hope?
at the time that
From this reading "Let them fight," repeated she, when alone and reflecting, "the one ambitious and the other uncertain; I would be neither, and justice will be done--but, is not he my God?
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The resolving in her own mind of a determination so vital to herself, to her lover, and to others with whom she had to do, had driven Yodogima well nigh unto the brink of distraction.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Let them fight," repeated she, when alone and reflecting, "the one ambitious and the other uncertain; I would be neither, and justice will be done--but, is not he my God?
in the company of; together with
From this reading The resolving in her own mind of a determination so vital to herself, to her lover, and to others with whom she had to do, had driven Yodogima well nigh unto the brink of distraction.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would not preach the latter, could not practice the former, hence fell back upon impulse as an only guide.
Yodogima
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From this reading The resolving in her own mind of a determination so vital to herself, to her lover, and to others with whom she had to do, had driven Yodogima well nigh unto the brink of distraction.
