used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Anson woke the next morning, he found the great flower-like eyes of the little waif staring straight into his face with a surprise too great for words or cries.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She stared steadily and solemnly into his open eyes for a while, and when he smiled she smiled back; but when he lifted his large hand and tried to brush her hair she grew frightened, pushing her little fists against him, and began to cry "Mor!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She stared steadily and solemnly into his open eyes for a while, and when he smiled she smiled back; but when he lifted his large hand and tried to brush her hair she grew frightened, pushing her little fists against him, and began to cry "Mor!
Ansnoun
the part of the nervous system of vertebrates that controls involuntary actions of the smooth muscles and heart and glands
From this reading This roused Gearheart, who said: "Well, Ans, what are y' goin' to do with that child?
Anson
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From this reading When Anson woke the next morning, he found the great flower-like eyes of the little waif staring straight into his face with a surprise too great for words or cries.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This roused Gearheart, who said: "Well, Ans, what are y' goin' to do with that child?
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She stared steadily and solemnly into his open eyes for a while, and when he smiled she smiled back; but when he lifted his large hand and tried to brush her hair she grew frightened, pushing her little fists against him, and began to cry "Mor!
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She stared steadily and solemnly into his open eyes for a while, and when he smiled she smiled back; but when he lifted his large hand and tried to brush her hair she grew frightened, pushing her little fists against him, and began to cry "Mor!
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading She stared steadily and solemnly into his open eyes for a while, and when he smiled she smiled back; but when he lifted his large hand and tried to brush her hair she grew frightened, pushing her little fists against him, and began to cry "Mor!
BURIALnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading THE BURIAL OF HER DEAD MOTHER.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She stared steadily and solemnly into his open eyes for a while, and when he smiled she smiled back; but when he lifted his large hand and tried to brush her hair she grew frightened, pushing her little fists against him, and began to cry "Mor!
a young person of either sex
From this reading This roused Gearheart, who said: "Well, Ans, what are y' goin' to do with that child?
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading When Anson woke the next morning, he found the great flower-like eyes of the little waif staring straight into his face with a surprise too great for words or cries.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading She stared steadily and solemnly into his open eyes for a while, and when he smiled she smiled back; but when he lifted his large hand and tried to brush her hair she grew frightened, pushing her little fists against him, and began to cry "Mor!
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading THE BURIAL OF HER DEAD MOTHER.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This roused Gearheart, who said: "Well, Ans, what are y' goin' to do with that child?
opinion or judgment
From this reading When Anson woke the next morning, he found the great flower-like eyes of the little waif staring straight into his face with a surprise too great for words or cries.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When Anson woke the next morning, he found the great flower-like eyes of the little waif staring straight into his face with a surprise too great for words or cries.
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading She stared steadily and solemnly into his open eyes for a while, and when he smiled she smiled back; but when he lifted his large hand and tried to brush her hair she grew frightened, pushing her little fists against him, and began to cry "Mor!
flower-like
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Anson woke the next morning, he found the great flower-like eyes of the little waif staring straight into his face with a surprise too great for words or cries.
set up or found
From this reading When Anson woke the next morning, he found the great flower-like eyes of the little waif staring straight into his face with a surprise too great for words or cries.
made afraid
From this reading She stared steadily and solemnly into his open eyes for a while, and when he smiled she smiled back; but when he lifted his large hand and tried to brush her hair she grew frightened, pushing her little fists against him, and began to cry "Mor!
Gearheart
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From this reading This roused Gearheart, who said: "Well, Ans, what are y' goin' to do with that child?
goin
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From this reading This roused Gearheart, who said: "Well, Ans, what are y' goin' to do with that child?
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When Anson woke the next morning, he found the great flower-like eyes of the little waif staring straight into his face with a surprise too great for words or cries.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading She stared steadily and solemnly into his open eyes for a while, and when he smiled she smiled back; but when he lifted his large hand and tried to brush her hair she grew frightened, pushing her little fists against him, and began to cry "Mor!
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading She stared steadily and solemnly into his open eyes for a while, and when he smiled she smiled back; but when he lifted his large hand and tried to brush her hair she grew frightened, pushing her little fists against him, and began to cry "Mor!
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She stared steadily and solemnly into his open eyes for a while, and when he smiled she smiled back; but when he lifted his large hand and tried to brush her hair she grew frightened, pushing her little fists against him, and began to cry "Mor!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Anson woke the next morning, he found the great flower-like eyes of the little waif staring straight into his face with a surprise too great for words or cries.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BURIAL OF HER DEAD MOTHER.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She stared steadily and solemnly into his open eyes for a while, and when he smiled she smiled back; but when he lifted his large hand and tried to brush her hair she grew frightened, pushing her little fists against him, and began to cry "Mor!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Anson woke the next morning, he found the great flower-like eyes of the little waif staring straight into his face with a surprise too great for words or cries.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Anson woke the next morning, he found the great flower-like eyes of the little waif staring straight into his face with a surprise too great for words or cries.
Kom
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From this reading Mor Kom!"
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She stared steadily and solemnly into his open eyes for a while, and when he smiled she smiled back; but when he lifted his large hand and tried to brush her hair she grew frightened, pushing her little fists against him, and began to cry "Mor!
held up in the air
From this reading She stared steadily and solemnly into his open eyes for a while, and when he smiled she smiled back; but when he lifted his large hand and tried to brush her hair she grew frightened, pushing her little fists against him, and began to cry "Mor!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When Anson woke the next morning, he found the great flower-like eyes of the little waif staring straight into his face with a surprise too great for words or cries.
Mor
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From this reading She stared steadily and solemnly into his open eyes for a while, and when he smiled she smiled back; but when he lifted his large hand and tried to brush her hair she grew frightened, pushing her little fists against him, and began to cry "Mor!
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Anson woke the next morning, he found the great flower-like eyes of the little waif staring straight into his face with a surprise too great for words or cries.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE BURIAL OF HER DEAD MOTHER.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When Anson woke the next morning, he found the great flower-like eyes of the little waif staring straight into his face with a surprise too great for words or cries.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BURIAL OF HER DEAD MOTHER.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She stared steadily and solemnly into his open eyes for a while, and when he smiled she smiled back; but when he lifted his large hand and tried to brush her hair she grew frightened, pushing her little fists against him, and began to cry "Mor!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When Anson woke the next morning, he found the great flower-like eyes of the little waif staring straight into his face with a surprise too great for words or cries.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading She stared steadily and solemnly into his open eyes for a while, and when he smiled she smiled back; but when he lifted his large hand and tried to brush her hair she grew frightened, pushing her little fists against him, and began to cry "Mor!
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading This roused Gearheart, who said: "Well, Ans, what are y' goin' to do with that child?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading This roused Gearheart, who said: "Well, Ans, what are y' goin' to do with that child?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She stared steadily and solemnly into his open eyes for a while, and when he smiled she smiled back; but when he lifted his large hand and tried to brush her hair she grew frightened, pushing her little fists against him, and began to cry "Mor!
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She stared steadily and solemnly into his open eyes for a while, and when he smiled she smiled back; but when he lifted his large hand and tried to brush her hair she grew frightened, pushing her little fists against him, and began to cry "Mor!
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading She stared steadily and solemnly into his open eyes for a while, and when he smiled she smiled back; but when he lifted his large hand and tried to brush her hair she grew frightened, pushing her little fists against him, and began to cry "Mor!
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading She stared steadily and solemnly into his open eyes for a while, and when he smiled she smiled back; but when he lifted his large hand and tried to brush her hair she grew frightened, pushing her little fists against him, and began to cry "Mor!
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading When Anson woke the next morning, he found the great flower-like eyes of the little waif staring straight into his face with a surprise too great for words or cries.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading She stared steadily and solemnly into his open eyes for a while, and when he smiled she smiled back; but when he lifted his large hand and tried to brush her hair she grew frightened, pushing her little fists against him, and began to cry "Mor!
successive (without a break)
From this reading When Anson woke the next morning, he found the great flower-like eyes of the little waif staring straight into his face with a surprise too great for words or cries.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading When Anson woke the next morning, he found the great flower-like eyes of the little waif staring straight into his face with a surprise too great for words or cries.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This roused Gearheart, who said: "Well, Ans, what are y' goin' to do with that child?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BURIAL OF HER DEAD MOTHER.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This roused Gearheart, who said: "Well, Ans, what are y' goin' to do with that child?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She stared steadily and solemnly into his open eyes for a while, and when he smiled she smiled back; but when he lifted his large hand and tried to brush her hair she grew frightened, pushing her little fists against him, and began to cry "Mor!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading When Anson woke the next morning, he found the great flower-like eyes of the little waif staring straight into his face with a surprise too great for words or cries.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She stared steadily and solemnly into his open eyes for a while, and when he smiled she smiled back; but when he lifted his large hand and tried to brush her hair she grew frightened, pushing her little fists against him, and began to cry "Mor!
waifnounUS /weɪf/
a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned
From this reading When Anson woke the next morning, he found the great flower-like eyes of the little waif staring straight into his face with a surprise too great for words or cries.
(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 This roused Gearheart, who said: "Well, Ans, what are y' goin' to do with that child?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This roused Gearheart, who said: "Well, Ans, what are y' goin' to do with that child?
at the time that
From this reading When Anson woke the next morning, he found the great flower-like eyes of the little waif staring straight into his face with a surprise too great for words or cries.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She stared steadily and solemnly into his open eyes for a while, and when he smiled she smiled back; but when he lifted his large hand and tried to brush her hair she grew frightened, pushing her little fists against him, and began to cry "Mor!
which person or people
From this reading This roused Gearheart, who said: "Well, Ans, what are y' goin' to do with that child?
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Anson woke the next morning, he found the great flower-like eyes of the little waif staring straight into his face with a surprise too great for words or cries.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading When Anson woke the next morning, he found the great flower-like eyes of the little waif staring straight into his face with a surprise too great for words or cries.
the words that are spoken
From this reading When Anson woke the next morning, he found the great flower-like eyes of the little waif staring straight into his face with a surprise too great for words or cries.
ynounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading This roused Gearheart, who said: "Well, Ans, what are y' goin' to do with that child?
