used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Notably a dangerous expression in her eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The great wooden spoon, which she held in her other hand, was dripping with red syrup, and showed that Temperance was preserving fruit.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading The warmth of the stove was apt to extend to Miss Tribbey’s temper at such times.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
chained-up
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From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Notably a dangerous expression in her eyes.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading The great wooden spoon, which she held in her other hand, was dripping with red syrup, and showed that Temperance was preserving fruit.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Notably a dangerous expression in her eyes.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading The warmth of the stove was apt to extend to Miss Tribbey’s temper at such times.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading The great wooden spoon, which she held in her other hand, was dripping with red syrup, and showed that Temperance was preserving fruit.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great wooden spoon, which she held in her other hand, was dripping with red syrup, and showed that Temperance was preserving fruit.
GripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The great wooden spoon, which she held in her other hand, was dripping with red syrup, and showed that Temperance was preserving fruit.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The great wooden spoon, which she held in her other hand, was dripping with red syrup, and showed that Temperance was preserving fruit.
initiatedverbUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃieɪtəd/
past form of “initiate” — bring into being
From this reading To the eyes of the initiated there were other signs of her occupation.
LansingnounUS /ˈlænsɪŋ/
capital of the state of Michigan; located in southern Michigan on the Grand River
From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
mastiffnounUS /ˈmæstəf/
an old breed of powerful deep-chested smooth-coated dog used chiefly as a watchdog and guard dog
From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
NotablyadverbUS /ˈnoʊtəbli/
especially; in particular
From this reading Notably a dangerous expression in her eyes.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading To the eyes of the initiated there were other signs of her occupation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The great wooden spoon, which she held in her other hand, was dripping with red syrup, and showed that Temperance was preserving fruit.
preservingverbUS /prəˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
-ing form of “preserve” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading The great wooden spoon, which she held in her other hand, was dripping with red syrup, and showed that Temperance was preserving fruit.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The great wooden spoon, which she held in her other hand, was dripping with red syrup, and showed that Temperance was preserving fruit.
shadingnounUS /ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/
graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting
From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The great wooden spoon, which she held in her other hand, was dripping with red syrup, and showed that Temperance was preserving fruit.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading To the eyes of the initiated there were other signs of her occupation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
spoonnounUS /spuːn/
a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
From this reading The great wooden spoon, which she held in her other hand, was dripping with red syrup, and showed that Temperance was preserving fruit.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading The warmth of the stove was apt to extend to Miss Tribbey’s temper at such times.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The warmth of the stove was apt to extend to Miss Tribbey’s temper at such times.
syrupnounUS /ˈsɜːrəp/
a thick sweet sticky liquid
From this reading The great wooden spoon, which she held in her other hand, was dripping with red syrup, and showed that Temperance was preserving fruit.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading The warmth of the stove was apt to extend to Miss Tribbey’s temper at such times.
TemperancenounUS /ˈtempərəns/
the trait of avoiding excesses
From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The great wooden spoon, which she held in her other hand, was dripping with red syrup, and showed that Temperance was preserving fruit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To the eyes of the initiated there were other signs of her occupation.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The warmth of the stove was apt to extend to Miss Tribbey’s temper at such times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
in the direction of
From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
Tribbey
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From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
Tribbey's
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From this reading The warmth of the stove was apt to extend to Miss Tribbey’s temper at such times.
viciouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪʃəsli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading The warmth of the stove was apt to extend to Miss Tribbey’s temper at such times.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To the eyes of the initiated there were other signs of her occupation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The great wooden spoon, which she held in her other hand, was dripping with red syrup, and showed that Temperance was preserving fruit.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Temperance Tribbey stood at the back door of the old Lansing house, shading her eyes with one hand as she looked towards the gate to discover why Grip, the chained-up mastiff, was barking so viciously.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading The great wooden spoon, which she held in her other hand, was dripping with red syrup, and showed that Temperance was preserving fruit.
