used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dearest: If anybody has been "calling me names" that are not mine, they do me a fine injury, and you did well to purge the text of their abuse.
abuseverbUS /əˈbjuːs/
treat badly
From this reading Dearest: If anybody has been "calling me names" that are not mine, they do me a fine injury, and you did well to purge the text of their abuse.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading I agree with no authority, however immortal, which inquires "What's in a name?" expecting the answer to be a snap of the fingers.
(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 Do you suppose I could have been the same woman had such names as Amelia or Bella or Cinderella been clinging leechlike to my consciousness through all the years of my training?
AmelianounUS /əˈmiːljə/
congenital absence of an arm or leg
From this reading Do you suppose I could have been the same woman had such names as Amelia or Bella or Cinderella been clinging leechlike to my consciousness through all the years of my training?
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading I answer with a snap of temper that the blood, boots, and bones of my ancestors are in mine!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dearest: If anybody has been "calling me names" that are not mine, they do me a fine injury, and you did well to purge the text of their abuse.
react verbally
From this reading I agree with no authority, however immortal, which inquires "What's in a name?" expecting the answer to be a snap of the fingers.
any person at all
From this reading Dearest: If anybody has been "calling me names" that are not mine, they do me a fine injury, and you did well to purge the text of their abuse.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dearest: If anybody has been "calling me names" that are not mine, they do me a fine injury, and you did well to purge the text of their abuse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Do you suppose I could have been the same woman had such names as Amelia or Bella or Cinderella been clinging leechlike to my consciousness through all the years of my training?
audiblyadverbUS /ˈɑːdəbli/
in an audible manner
From this reading Why, there are names I can think of which would have made me break down into side-ringlets had I been forced to wear them audibly.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading I agree with no authority, however immortal, which inquires "What's in a name?" expecting the answer to be a snap of the fingers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I agree with no authority, however immortal, which inquires "What's in a name?" expecting the answer to be a snap of the fingers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dearest: If anybody has been "calling me names" that are not mine, they do me a fine injury, and you did well to purge the text of their abuse.
Bella
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Do you suppose I could have been the same woman had such names as Amelia or Bella or Cinderella been clinging leechlike to my consciousness through all the years of my training?
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading I answer with a snap of temper that the blood, boots, and bones of my ancestors are in mine!
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading I answer with a snap of temper that the blood, boots, and bones of my ancestors are in mine!
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading I answer with a snap of temper that the blood, boots, and bones of my ancestors are in mine!
terminate
From this reading Why, there are names I can think of which would have made me break down into side-ringlets had I been forced to wear them audibly.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Dearest: If anybody has been "calling me names" that are not mine, they do me a fine injury, and you did well to purge the text of their abuse.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Why, there are names I can think of which would have made me break down into side-ringlets had I been forced to wear them audibly.
CinderellanounUS /ˌsɪndərˈelə/
a woman whose merits were not been recognized but who then achieves sudden success and recognition
From this reading Do you suppose I could have been the same woman had such names as Amelia or Bella or Cinderella been clinging leechlike to my consciousness through all the years of my training?
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Do you suppose I could have been the same woman had such names as Amelia or Bella or Cinderella been clinging leechlike to my consciousness through all the years of my training?
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Do you suppose I could have been the same woman had such names as Amelia or Bella or Cinderella been clinging leechlike to my consciousness through all the years of my training?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Do you suppose I could have been the same woman had such names as Amelia or Bella or Cinderella been clinging leechlike to my consciousness through all the years of my training?
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading Dearest: If anybody has been "calling me names" that are not mine, they do me a fine injury, and you did well to purge the text of their abuse.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Dearest: If anybody has been "calling me names" that are not mine, they do me a fine injury, and you did well to purge the text of their abuse.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Dearest: If anybody has been "calling me names" that are not mine, they do me a fine injury, and you did well to purge the text of their abuse.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Why, there are names I can think of which would have made me break down into side-ringlets had I been forced to wear them audibly.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading I agree with no authority, however immortal, which inquires "What's in a name?" expecting the answer to be a snap of the fingers.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Dearest: If anybody has been "calling me names" that are not mine, they do me a fine injury, and you did well to purge the text of their abuse.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading I agree with no authority, however immortal, which inquires "What's in a name?" expecting the answer to be a snap of the fingers.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Why, there are names I can think of which would have made me break down into side-ringlets had I been forced to wear them audibly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Do you suppose I could have been the same woman had such names as Amelia or Bella or Cinderella been clinging leechlike to my consciousness through all the years of my training?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dearest: If anybody has been "calling me names" that are not mine, they do me a fine injury, and you did well to purge the text of their abuse.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Do you suppose I could have been the same woman had such names as Amelia or Bella or Cinderella been clinging leechlike to my consciousness through all the years of my training?
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I agree with no authority, however immortal, which inquires "What's in a name?" expecting the answer to be a snap of the fingers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I agree with no authority, however immortal, which inquires "What's in a name?" expecting the answer to be a snap of the fingers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Dearest: If anybody has been "calling me names" that are not mine, they do me a fine injury, and you did well to purge the text of their abuse.
immortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/
Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)
From this reading I agree with no authority, however immortal, which inquires "What's in a name?" expecting the answer to be a snap of the fingers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I agree with no authority, however immortal, which inquires "What's in a name?" expecting the answer to be a snap of the fingers.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Dearest: If anybody has been "calling me names" that are not mine, they do me a fine injury, and you did well to purge the text of their abuse.
inquiresverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading I agree with no authority, however immortal, which inquires "What's in a name?" expecting the answer to be a snap of the fingers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Why, there are names I can think of which would have made me break down into side-ringlets had I been forced to wear them audibly.
leechlikeadjective
of plants or persons; having the nature or habits of a parasite or leech; living off another
From this reading Do you suppose I could have been the same woman had such names as Amelia or Bella or Cinderella been clinging leechlike to my consciousness through all the years of my training?
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Why, there are names I can think of which would have made me break down into side-ringlets had I been forced to wear them audibly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dearest: If anybody has been "calling me names" that are not mine, they do me a fine injury, and you did well to purge the text of their abuse.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Dearest: If anybody has been "calling me names" that are not mine, they do me a fine injury, and you did well to purge the text of their abuse.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I answer with a snap of temper that the blood, boots, and bones of my ancestors are in mine!
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I agree with no authority, however immortal, which inquires "What's in a name?" expecting the answer to be a snap of the fingers.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Dearest: If anybody has been "calling me names" that are not mine, they do me a fine injury, and you did well to purge the text of their abuse.
not any; not one
From this reading I agree with no authority, however immortal, which inquires "What's in a name?" expecting the answer to be a snap of the fingers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dearest: If anybody has been "calling me names" that are not mine, they do me a fine injury, and you did well to purge the text of their abuse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dearest: If anybody has been "calling me names" that are not mine, they do me a fine injury, and you did well to purge the text of their abuse.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Do you suppose I could have been the same woman had such names as Amelia or Bella or Cinderella been clinging leechlike to my consciousness through all the years of my training?
purgeverbUS /pɜːrdʒ/
oust politically
From this reading Dearest: If anybody has been "calling me names" that are not mine, they do me a fine injury, and you did well to purge the text of their abuse.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Do you suppose I could have been the same woman had such names as Amelia or Bella or Cinderella been clinging leechlike to my consciousness through all the years of my training?
side-ringlets
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why, there are names I can think of which would have made me break down into side-ringlets had I been forced to wear them audibly.
snapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading I agree with no authority, however immortal, which inquires "What's in a name?" expecting the answer to be a snap of the fingers.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Do you suppose I could have been the same woman had such names as Amelia or Bella or Cinderella been clinging leechlike to my consciousness through all the years of my training?
express a supposition
From this reading Do you suppose I could have been the same woman had such names as Amelia or Bella or Cinderella been clinging leechlike to my consciousness through all the years of my training?
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading I answer with a snap of temper that the blood, boots, and bones of my ancestors are in mine!
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading Dearest: If anybody has been "calling me names" that are not mine, they do me a fine injury, and you did well to purge the text of their abuse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dearest: If anybody has been "calling me names" that are not mine, they do me a fine injury, and you did well to purge the text of their abuse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dearest: If anybody has been "calling me names" that are not mine, they do me a fine injury, and you did well to purge the text of their abuse.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Dearest: If anybody has been "calling me names" that are not mine, they do me a fine injury, and you did well to purge the text of their abuse.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Why, there are names I can think of which would have made me break down into side-ringlets had I been forced to wear them audibly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Why, there are names I can think of which would have made me break down into side-ringlets had I been forced to wear them audibly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dearest: If anybody has been "calling me names" that are not mine, they do me a fine injury, and you did well to purge the text of their abuse.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Why, there are names I can think of which would have made me break down into side-ringlets had I been forced to wear them audibly.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Do you suppose I could have been the same woman had such names as Amelia or Bella or Cinderella been clinging leechlike to my consciousness through all the years of my training?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dearest: If anybody has been "calling me names" that are not mine, they do me a fine injury, and you did well to purge the text of their abuse.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Do you suppose I could have been the same woman had such names as Amelia or Bella or Cinderella been clinging leechlike to my consciousness through all the years of my training?
be dressed in
From this reading Why, there are names I can think of which would have made me break down into side-ringlets had I been forced to wear them audibly.
(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 Dearest: If anybody has been "calling me names" that are not mine, they do me a fine injury, and you did well to purge the text of their abuse.
What's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I agree with no authority, however immortal, which inquires "What's in a name?" expecting the answer to be a snap of the fingers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I agree with no authority, however immortal, which inquires "What's in a name?" expecting the answer to be a snap of the fingers.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, there are names I can think of which would have made me break down into side-ringlets had I been forced to wear them audibly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I agree with no authority, however immortal, which inquires "What's in a name?" expecting the answer to be a snap of the fingers.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Do you suppose I could have been the same woman had such names as Amelia or Bella or Cinderella been clinging leechlike to my consciousness through all the years of my training?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Why, there are names I can think of which would have made me break down into side-ringlets had I been forced to wear them audibly.
a late time of life
From this reading Do you suppose I could have been the same woman had such names as Amelia or Bella or Cinderella been clinging leechlike to my consciousness through all the years of my training?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Dearest: If anybody has been "calling me names" that are not mine, they do me a fine injury, and you did well to purge the text of their abuse.
