used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ’Now, as a penalty for that speech, I shall pelt you with proofs,’ said Langdale, laughing.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading ’I am waiting to be pelted,’ said Stella.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And now he was going to make good the threat, armed with the little book in tarnished gold that bore traces of having been a treasured companion.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading And now he was going to make good the threat, armed with the little book in tarnished gold that bore traces of having been a treasured companion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ’Now, as a penalty for that speech, I shall pelt you with proofs,’ said Langdale, laughing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ’I am waiting to be pelted,’ said Stella.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And now he was going to make good the threat, armed with the little book in tarnished gold that bore traces of having been a treasured companion.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading And now he was going to make good the threat, armed with the little book in tarnished gold that bore traces of having been a treasured companion.
cause to be bored
From this reading And now he was going to make good the threat, armed with the little book in tarnished gold that bore traces of having been a treasured companion.
CharitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading ’You will say it, whether you may or not, when you look so mischievous, St. Charity.’
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading And now he was going to make good the threat, armed with the little book in tarnished gold that bore traces of having been a treasured companion.
crushingadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/
physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
From this reading ’Well, don’t you think it is the German in you who suggests that heartless form of crushing my poor little fancy?’
don't
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From this reading ’Well, don’t you think it is the German in you who suggests that heartless form of crushing my poor little fancy?’
something many people believe that is false
From this reading ’Well, don’t you think it is the German in you who suggests that heartless form of crushing my poor little fancy?’
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ’Now, as a penalty for that speech, I shall pelt you with proofs,’ said Langdale, laughing.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading ’Well, don’t you think it is the German in you who suggests that heartless form of crushing my poor little fancy?’
a person of German nationality
From this reading ’Well, don’t you think it is the German in you who suggests that heartless form of crushing my poor little fancy?’
the act of departing
From this reading And now he was going to make good the threat, armed with the little book in tarnished gold that bore traces of having been a treasured companion.
coins made of gold
From this reading And now he was going to make good the threat, armed with the little book in tarnished gold that bore traces of having been a treasured companion.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And now he was going to make good the threat, armed with the little book in tarnished gold that bore traces of having been a treasured companion.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading And now he was going to make good the threat, armed with the little book in tarnished gold that bore traces of having been a treasured companion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And now he was going to make good the threat, armed with the little book in tarnished gold that bore traces of having been a treasured companion.
heartlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtləs/
lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
From this reading ’Well, don’t you think it is the German in you who suggests that heartless form of crushing my poor little fancy?’
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ’Now, as a penalty for that speech, I shall pelt you with proofs,’ said Langdale, laughing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ’Well, don’t you think it is the German in you who suggests that heartless form of crushing my poor little fancy?’
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ’Well, don’t you think it is the German in you who suggests that heartless form of crushing my poor little fancy?’
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ’You will say it, whether you may or not, when you look so mischievous, St. Charity.’
Langdale
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From this reading ’Now, as a penalty for that speech, I shall pelt you with proofs,’ said Langdale, laughing.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading ’Now, as a penalty for that speech, I shall pelt you with proofs,’ said Langdale, laughing.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ’Well, don’t you think it is the German in you who suggests that heartless form of crushing my poor little fancy?’
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading ’You will say it, whether you may or not, when you look so mischievous, St. Charity.’
engage in
From this reading And now he was going to make good the threat, armed with the little book in tarnished gold that bore traces of having been a treasured companion.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading ’You will say it, whether you may or not, when you look so mischievous, St. Charity.’
mischievousadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading ’You will say it, whether you may or not, when you look so mischievous, St. Charity.’
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ’Well, don’t you think it is the German in you who suggests that heartless form of crushing my poor little fancy?’
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ’You will say it, whether you may or not, when you look so mischievous, St. Charity.’
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading ’Now, as a penalty for that speech, I shall pelt you with proofs,’ said Langdale, laughing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ’Well, don’t you think it is the German in you who suggests that heartless form of crushing my poor little fancy?’
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ’You will say it, whether you may or not, when you look so mischievous, St. Charity.’
peltverbUS /pelt/
cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
From this reading ’Now, as a penalty for that speech, I shall pelt you with proofs,’ said Langdale, laughing.
peltedverbUS /ˈpeltɪd/
past form of “pelt” — cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
From this reading ’I am waiting to be pelted,’ said Stella.
penaltynounUS /ˈpenəlti/
the act of punishing
From this reading ’Now, as a penalty for that speech, I shall pelt you with proofs,’ said Langdale, laughing.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading ’Well, don’t you think it is the German in you who suggests that heartless form of crushing my poor little fancy?’
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading ’Now, as a penalty for that speech, I shall pelt you with proofs,’ said Langdale, laughing.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ’Now, as a penalty for that speech, I shall pelt you with proofs,’ said Langdale, laughing.
express in words
From this reading ’You will say it, whether you may or not, when you look so mischievous, St. Charity.’
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading ’Now, as a penalty for that speech, I shall pelt you with proofs,’ said Langdale, laughing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ’You will say it, whether you may or not, when you look so mischievous, St. Charity.’
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading ’Now, as a penalty for that speech, I shall pelt you with proofs,’ said Langdale, laughing.
St
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From this reading ’You will say it, whether you may or not, when you look so mischievous, St. Charity.’
StellanounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading ’I am waiting to be pelted,’ said Stella.
suggestsverbUS /səˈdʒests/
third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading ’Well, don’t you think it is the German in you who suggests that heartless form of crushing my poor little fancy?’
tarnishedverbUS /ˈtɑːrnɪʃt/
past form of “tarnish” — make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
From this reading And now he was going to make good the threat, armed with the little book in tarnished gold that bore traces of having been a treasured companion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ’Well, don’t you think it is the German in you who suggests that heartless form of crushing my poor little fancy?’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ’Well, don’t you think it is the German in you who suggests that heartless form of crushing my poor little fancy?’
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading ’Well, don’t you think it is the German in you who suggests that heartless form of crushing my poor little fancy?’
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading And now he was going to make good the threat, armed with the little book in tarnished gold that bore traces of having been a treasured companion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And now he was going to make good the threat, armed with the little book in tarnished gold that bore traces of having been a treasured companion.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading And now he was going to make good the threat, armed with the little book in tarnished gold that bore traces of having been a treasured companion.
treasuredadjectiveUS /ˈtreʒərd/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading And now he was going to make good the threat, armed with the little book in tarnished gold that bore traces of having been a treasured companion.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading ’I am waiting to be pelted,’ said Stella.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And now he was going to make good the threat, armed with the little book in tarnished gold that bore traces of having been a treasured companion.
(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 ’Well, don’t you think it is the German in you who suggests that heartless form of crushing my poor little fancy?’
at the time that
From this reading ’You will say it, whether you may or not, when you look so mischievous, St. Charity.’
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading ’You will say it, whether you may or not, when you look so mischievous, St. Charity.’
which person or people
From this reading ’Well, don’t you think it is the German in you who suggests that heartless form of crushing my poor little fancy?’
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading ’You will say it, whether you may or not, when you look so mischievous, St. Charity.’
in the company of; together with
From this reading ’Now, as a penalty for that speech, I shall pelt you with proofs,’ said Langdale, laughing.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ’You will say it, whether you may or not, when you look so mischievous, St. Charity.’
