The Story of an Hour — Vocabulary
Kate Chopin
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composecalm I took a deep breath to compose myself and then began my speech.more Show sample from book It was Brently Mallard who entered, a little travel-stained, composedly carrying his grip-sack and umbrella. compose → composedly:in a calm manner Show general definition for compose (as in: compose myself) to calm someone or settle something
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enableenable → enables:makes possible The test enables earlier identification of autism.more Show sample from book A clear and exalted perception enabled her to dismiss the suggestion as trivial. enable → enabled:made possible for Show general definition to make possible in various senses, including: to give someone the ability, knowledge, or authority to do something -- as in "The study will enable an informed discussion." to activate a computer system for use -- as in "You can enable the feature in the Settings Page." to permit someone to repeat bad behavior, so they reinforce the bad pattern -- as in "I don't want to enable her drug addiction."
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trivialunimportant We're in agreement on the main issues. We just have some trivial details to work out.more Show sample from book A clear and exalted perception enabled her to dismiss the suggestion as trivial. Show general definition of little importance -- sometimes more specifically describing a challenge as easy and uninteresting
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afflictafflict → afflicted:made to suffer The region was afflicted by a long drought that destroyed most crops.more Show sample from book Knowing that Mrs. Mallard was afflicted with a heart trouble, great care was taken to break to her as gently as possible the news of her husband's death. afflict → afflicted:suffering Show general definition to cause pain, suffering, or trouble -- especially something long-lasting or hard to endure
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paralysisloss of the ability to move She suffers paralysis of her legs.more Show sample from book She did not hear the story as many women have heard the same, with a paralyzed inability to accept its significance. paralysis → paralyzed:unable to act or make a decision Show general definition loss of the ability to move the body or a part of it or: inability to act or make a decision
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unwittingunwitting → unwittingly:without knowledge or intent She unwittingly bought and sold stolen merchandise.more Show sample from book There was a feverish triumph in her eyes, and she carried herself unwittingly like a goddess of Victory. Show general definition without knowledge or intent
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forestallprevent She spoke quickly to forestall any objections to her plan.more Show sample from book He had only taken the time to assure himself of its truth by a second telegram, and had hastened to forestall any less careful, less tender friend in bearing the sad message.† prevent something by taking action Show general definition to prevent or delay something by taking action
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persistencecontinuing effort despite difficulties She hasn't succeeded yet, but I admire her persistence.more Show sample from book There would be no powerful will bending hers in that blind persistence with which men and women believe they have a right to impose a private will upon a fellowcreature.† continuing or repeating behavior Show general definition continuing or repeating behavior -- especially in spite of difficulties or: continuing or prolonged existence of something
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indicateindicate → indicated:pointed out (shown) These maps are drawn with north to the top unless otherwise indicated.more Show sample from book It was not a glance of reflection, but rather indicated a suspension of intelligent thought.† indicate → indicated:showed Show general definition to show (point out, demonstrate, express, or suggest) Show editor's word notes The form, indicator can refer to many different kinds of things including intentional signals (such as a turn indicator), gauges (such as one that indicates pressure), or a measurement (such as an economic or chemical indicator).