used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
(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 And all because every instinct of honor and justice forbade her betraying a class-mate, even though she entertained for her little less than contempt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just one incident took definite shape: She had been shaken like a naughty child and told that she was lying.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
for the reason that
From this reading And all because every instinct of honor and justice forbade her betraying a class-mate, even though she entertained for her little less than contempt.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Just one incident took definite shape: She had been shaken like a naughty child and told that she was lying.
betrayingverbUS /bɪˈtreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading And all because every instinct of honor and justice forbade her betraying a class-mate, even though she entertained for her little less than contempt.
Beverly
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From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
boiledadjectiveUS /bɔɪld/
cooked in hot water
From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Everything seemed jumbled pell mell in her brains.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
cauldronnounUS /ˈkɑːldrən/
a very large pot that is used for boiling
From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Just one incident took definite shape: She had been shaken like a naughty child and told that she was lying.
class-mate
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From this reading And all because every instinct of honor and justice forbade her betraying a class-mate, even though she entertained for her little less than contempt.
connectedly
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From this reading She could not think connectedly.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading And all because every instinct of honor and justice forbade her betraying a class-mate, even though she entertained for her little less than contempt.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not think connectedly.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Just one incident took definite shape: She had been shaken like a naughty child and told that she was lying.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading And all because every instinct of honor and justice forbade her betraying a class-mate, even though she entertained for her little less than contempt.
divisible by two
From this reading And all because every instinct of honor and justice forbade her betraying a class-mate, even though she entertained for her little less than contempt.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And all because every instinct of honor and justice forbade her betraying a class-mate, even though she entertained for her little less than contempt.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything seemed jumbled pell mell in her brains.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And all because every instinct of honor and justice forbade her betraying a class-mate, even though she entertained for her little less than contempt.
forbadeverbUS /fərˈbeɪd/
inflected form of “forbid” — command against
From this reading And all because every instinct of honor and justice forbade her betraying a class-mate, even though she entertained for her little less than contempt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Just one incident took definite shape: She had been shaken like a naughty child and told that she was lying.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading And all because every instinct of honor and justice forbade her betraying a class-mate, even though she entertained for her little less than contempt.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
a single distinct event
From this reading Just one incident took definite shape: She had been shaken like a naughty child and told that she was lying.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading And all because every instinct of honor and justice forbade her betraying a class-mate, even though she entertained for her little less than contempt.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
jumbledadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌmbəld/
in utter disorder
From this reading Everything seemed jumbled pell mell in her brains.
and nothing more
From this reading Just one incident took definite shape: She had been shaken like a naughty child and told that she was lying.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading And all because every instinct of honor and justice forbade her betraying a class-mate, even though she entertained for her little less than contempt.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading And all because every instinct of honor and justice forbade her betraying a class-mate, even though she entertained for her little less than contempt.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And all because every instinct of honor and justice forbade her betraying a class-mate, even though she entertained for her little less than contempt.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Just one incident took definite shape: She had been shaken like a naughty child and told that she was lying.
mell
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From this reading Everything seemed jumbled pell mell in her brains.
naughtyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːti/
suggestive of sexual impropriety
From this reading Just one incident took definite shape: She had been shaken like a naughty child and told that she was lying.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She could not think connectedly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And all because every instinct of honor and justice forbade her betraying a class-mate, even though she entertained for her little less than contempt.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
and nothing more
From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
others
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From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
pell
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From this reading Everything seemed jumbled pell mell in her brains.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Everything seemed jumbled pell mell in her brains.
seethingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːðɪŋ/
in constant agitation
From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading Just one incident took definite shape: She had been shaken like a naughty child and told that she was lying.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Just one incident took definite shape: She had been shaken like a naughty child and told that she was lying.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could not think connectedly.
SMA
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From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
submergedadjectiveUS /səbˈmɜːrdʒd/
beneath the surface of the water
From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
surgingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrdʒɪŋ/
characterized by great swelling waves or surges
From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
possessing sweep
From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And all because every instinct of honor and justice forbade her betraying a class-mate, even though she entertained for her little less than contempt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Just one incident took definite shape: She had been shaken like a naughty child and told that she was lying.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She could not think connectedly.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And all because every instinct of honor and justice forbade her betraying a class-mate, even though she entertained for her little less than contempt.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Just one incident took definite shape: She had been shaken like a naughty child and told that she was lying.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Just one incident took definite shape: She had been shaken like a naughty child and told that she was lying.
the upper part of anything
From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
precisely as stated
From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just one incident took definite shape: She had been shaken like a naughty child and told that she was lying.
WEEadjectiveUS /wiː/
(used informally) very small
From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
at the time that
From this reading IN THE WEE SMA' HOURS When Beverly swept into her room her thoughts were like a seething cauldron; One instant one impression boiled to the surface, only to be submerged the very next by others surging to the top.
