adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She could see no justice in being forced into a position that promised to end in further humiliation and defeat of her hopes.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading If she only could find Adam at the stable, as she passed, and talk with him alone!
Agatha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Secretly, she well knew that the chief source of her dread of meeting her sister-in-law was that to her Agatha was so funny that ridiculing her had been regarded as perfectly legitimate pastime.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading If she only could find Adam at the stable, as she passed, and talk with him alone!
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Baffled and angry, she kept reviewing the situation as she went swiftly on her way, regardless of dust and heat.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Baffled and angry, she kept reviewing the situation as she went swiftly on her way, regardless of dust and heat.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading KATE was far from physical flight as she pounded the indignation of her soul into the path with her substantial feet.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If she only could find Adam at the stable, as she passed, and talk with him alone!
BafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading Baffled and angry, she kept reviewing the situation as she went swiftly on her way, regardless of dust and heat.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Secretly, she well knew that the chief source of her dread of meeting her sister-in-law was that to her Agatha was so funny that ridiculing her had been regarded as perfectly legitimate pastime.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She could see no justice in being forced into a position that promised to end in further humiliation and defeat of her hopes.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading Secretly, she well knew that the chief source of her dread of meeting her sister-in-law was that to her Agatha was so funny that ridiculing her had been regarded as perfectly legitimate pastime.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could see no justice in being forced into a position that promised to end in further humiliation and defeat of her hopes.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading She could see no justice in being forced into a position that promised to end in further humiliation and defeat of her hopes.
dreadnounUS /dred/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Secretly, she well knew that the chief source of her dread of meeting her sister-in-law was that to her Agatha was so funny that ridiculing her had been regarded as perfectly legitimate pastime.
dustverbUS /dʌst/
remove the dust from
From this reading Baffled and angry, she kept reviewing the situation as she went swiftly on her way, regardless of dust and heat.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading She could see no justice in being forced into a position that promised to end in further humiliation and defeat of her hopes.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading KATE was far from physical flight as she pounded the indignation of her soul into the path with her substantial feet.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading KATE was far from physical flight as she pounded the indignation of her soul into the path with her substantial feet.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading If she only could find Adam at the stable, as she passed, and talk with him alone!
flightnounUS /flaɪt/
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading KATE was far from physical flight as she pounded the indignation of her soul into the path with her substantial feet.
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading She could see no justice in being forced into a position that promised to end in further humiliation and defeat of her hopes.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading KATE was far from physical flight as she pounded the indignation of her soul into the path with her substantial feet.
funnyadjectiveUS /ˈfʌni/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Secretly, she well knew that the chief source of her dread of meeting her sister-in-law was that to her Agatha was so funny that ridiculing her had been regarded as perfectly legitimate pastime.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading She could see no justice in being forced into a position that promised to end in further humiliation and defeat of her hopes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Secretly, she well knew that the chief source of her dread of meeting her sister-in-law was that to her Agatha was so funny that ridiculing her had been regarded as perfectly legitimate pastime.
heatnounUS /hiːt/
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Baffled and angry, she kept reviewing the situation as she went swiftly on her way, regardless of dust and heat.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading KATE was far from physical flight as she pounded the indignation of her soul into the path with her substantial feet.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If she only could find Adam at the stable, as she passed, and talk with him alone!
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She could see no justice in being forced into a position that promised to end in further humiliation and defeat of her hopes.
humiliationnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading She could see no justice in being forced into a position that promised to end in further humiliation and defeat of her hopes.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she only could find Adam at the stable, as she passed, and talk with him alone!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She could see no justice in being forced into a position that promised to end in further humiliation and defeat of her hopes.
indignationnounUS /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading KATE was far from physical flight as she pounded the indignation of her soul into the path with her substantial feet.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading KATE was far from physical flight as she pounded the indignation of her soul into the path with her substantial feet.
justicenounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading She could see no justice in being forced into a position that promised to end in further humiliation and defeat of her hopes.
KATE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KATE was far from physical flight as she pounded the indignation of her soul into the path with her substantial feet.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Baffled and angry, she kept reviewing the situation as she went swiftly on her way, regardless of dust and heat.
knewverbUS /nuː/
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 Secretly, she well knew that the chief source of her dread of meeting her sister-in-law was that to her Agatha was so funny that ridiculing her had been regarded as perfectly legitimate pastime.
legitimateadjectiveUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
From this reading Secretly, she well knew that the chief source of her dread of meeting her sister-in-law was that to her Agatha was so funny that ridiculing her had been regarded as perfectly legitimate pastime.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Secretly, she well knew that the chief source of her dread of meeting her sister-in-law was that to her Agatha was so funny that ridiculing her had been regarded as perfectly legitimate pastime.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading She could see no justice in being forced into a position that promised to end in further humiliation and defeat of her hopes.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KATE was far from physical flight as she pounded the indignation of her soul into the path with her substantial feet.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Baffled and angry, she kept reviewing the situation as she went swiftly on her way, regardless of dust and heat.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading If she only could find Adam at the stable, as she passed, and talk with him alone!
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading If she only could find Adam at the stable, as she passed, and talk with him alone!
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading Secretly, she well knew that the chief source of her dread of meeting her sister-in-law was that to her Agatha was so funny that ridiculing her had been regarded as perfectly legitimate pastime.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading KATE was far from physical flight as she pounded the indignation of her soul into the path with her substantial feet.
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Secretly, she well knew that the chief source of her dread of meeting her sister-in-law was that to her Agatha was so funny that ridiculing her had been regarded as perfectly legitimate pastime.
physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading KATE was far from physical flight as she pounded the indignation of her soul into the path with her substantial feet.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading She could see no justice in being forced into a position that promised to end in further humiliation and defeat of her hopes.
poundedverbUS /ˈpaʊndɪd/
past form of “pound” — hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading KATE was far from physical flight as she pounded the indignation of her soul into the path with her substantial feet.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading She could see no justice in being forced into a position that promised to end in further humiliation and defeat of her hopes.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Secretly, she well knew that the chief source of her dread of meeting her sister-in-law was that to her Agatha was so funny that ridiculing her had been regarded as perfectly legitimate pastime.
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading Baffled and angry, she kept reviewing the situation as she went swiftly on her way, regardless of dust and heat.
reviewingverbUS /riˈvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading Baffled and angry, she kept reviewing the situation as she went swiftly on her way, regardless of dust and heat.
ridiculingverbUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “ridicule” — subject to laughter or ridicule
From this reading Secretly, she well knew that the chief source of her dread of meeting her sister-in-law was that to her Agatha was so funny that ridiculing her had been regarded as perfectly legitimate pastime.
SecretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Secretly, she well knew that the chief source of her dread of meeting her sister-in-law was that to her Agatha was so funny that ridiculing her had been regarded as perfectly legitimate pastime.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She could see no justice in being forced into a position that promised to end in further humiliation and defeat of her hopes.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading KATE was far from physical flight as she pounded the indignation of her soul into the path with her substantial feet.
sister-in-lawnounUS /ˈsɪstərɪnlɔː/
the sister of your spouse
From this reading Secretly, she well knew that the chief source of her dread of meeting her sister-in-law was that to her Agatha was so funny that ridiculing her had been regarded as perfectly legitimate pastime.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Baffled and angry, she kept reviewing the situation as she went swiftly on her way, regardless of dust and heat.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Secretly, she well knew that the chief source of her dread of meeting her sister-in-law was that to her Agatha was so funny that ridiculing her had been regarded as perfectly legitimate pastime.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading KATE was far from physical flight as she pounded the indignation of her soul into the path with her substantial feet.
sourcenounUS /sɔːrs/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Secretly, she well knew that the chief source of her dread of meeting her sister-in-law was that to her Agatha was so funny that ridiculing her had been regarded as perfectly legitimate pastime.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading If she only could find Adam at the stable, as she passed, and talk with him alone!
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading KATE was far from physical flight as she pounded the indignation of her soul into the path with her substantial feet.
swiftlyadverbUS /ˈswɪftli/
in a swift manner
From this reading Baffled and angry, she kept reviewing the situation as she went swiftly on her way, regardless of dust and heat.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading If she only could find Adam at the stable, as she passed, and talk with him alone!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She could see no justice in being forced into a position that promised to end in further humiliation and defeat of her hopes.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KATE was far from physical flight as she pounded the indignation of her soul into the path with her substantial feet.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She could see no justice in being forced into a position that promised to end in further humiliation and defeat of her hopes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KATE was far from physical flight as she pounded the indignation of her soul into the path with her substantial feet.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Baffled and angry, she kept reviewing the situation as she went swiftly on her way, regardless of dust and heat.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 Secretly, she well knew that the chief source of her dread of meeting her sister-in-law was that to her Agatha was so funny that ridiculing her had been regarded as perfectly legitimate pastime.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Baffled and angry, she kept reviewing the situation as she went swiftly on her way, regardless of dust and heat.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading KATE was far from physical flight as she pounded the indignation of her soul into the path with her substantial feet.
