Chapter VI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A woman is quick in the telling of a man’s moods, and his actions speak for him in lieu of words.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading A woman is quick in the telling of a man’s moods, and his actions speak for him in lieu of words.

(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 It lurked at all times behind her pale and sinful face, and in the restless deeps of her troubled eyes.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading With Arletta jealousy was an ever-smouldering passion.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Arletta rode at Bertrand’s side that morning, biting her red lips, and tasting the bitterness of her own reflections.

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From this reading Arletta rode at Bertrand’s side that morning, biting her red lips, and tasting the bitterness of her own reflections.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading She had been known to stab fat Gwen in the arm because the woman had dared to laugh at Bertrand before his men.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Arletta rode at Bertrand’s side that morning, biting her red lips, and tasting the bitterness of her own reflections.

for the reason that

From this reading She had been known to stab fat Gwen in the arm because the woman had dared to laugh at Bertrand before his men.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had been known to stab fat Gwen in the arm because the woman had dared to laugh at Bertrand before his men.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading She had been known to stab fat Gwen in the arm because the woman had dared to laugh at Bertrand before his men.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading It lurked at all times behind her pale and sinful face, and in the restless deeps of her troubled eyes.

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From this reading She had been known to stab fat Gwen in the arm because the woman had dared to laugh at Bertrand before his men.

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From this reading Arletta rode at Bertrand’s side that morning, biting her red lips, and tasting the bitterness of her own reflections.

capable of wounding

From this reading Arletta rode at Bertrand’s side that morning, biting her red lips, and tasting the bitterness of her own reflections.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading Arletta rode at Bertrand’s side that morning, biting her red lips, and tasting the bitterness of her own reflections.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading She had been known to stab fat Gwen in the arm because the woman had dared to laugh at Bertrand before his men.

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From this reading It lurked at all times behind her pale and sinful face, and in the restless deeps of her troubled eyes.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading With Arletta jealousy was an ever-smouldering passion.

opinion or judgment

From this reading It lurked at all times behind her pale and sinful face, and in the restless deeps of her troubled eyes.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading It lurked at all times behind her pale and sinful face, and in the restless deeps of her troubled eyes.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading She had been known to stab fat Gwen in the arm because the woman had dared to laugh at Bertrand before his men.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A woman is quick in the telling of a man’s moods, and his actions speak for him in lieu of words.

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From this reading She had been known to stab fat Gwen in the arm because the woman had dared to laugh at Bertrand before his men.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading She had been known to stab fat Gwen in the arm because the woman had dared to laugh at Bertrand before his men.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Arletta rode at Bertrand’s side that morning, biting her red lips, and tasting the bitterness of her own reflections.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A woman is quick in the telling of a man’s moods, and his actions speak for him in lieu of words.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A woman is quick in the telling of a man’s moods, and his actions speak for him in lieu of words.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A woman is quick in the telling of a man’s moods, and his actions speak for him in lieu of words.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A woman is quick in the telling of a man’s moods, and his actions speak for him in lieu of words.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It lurked at all times behind her pale and sinful face, and in the restless deeps of her troubled eyes.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading With Arletta jealousy was an ever-smouldering passion.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading She had been known to stab fat Gwen in the arm because the woman had dared to laugh at Bertrand before his men.

the sound of laughing

From this reading She had been known to stab fat Gwen in the arm because the woman had dared to laugh at Bertrand before his men.

the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

From this reading A woman is quick in the telling of a man’s moods, and his actions speak for him in lieu of words.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Arletta rode at Bertrand’s side that morning, biting her red lips, and tasting the bitterness of her own reflections.

past form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading It lurked at all times behind her pale and sinful face, and in the restless deeps of her troubled eyes.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A woman is quick in the telling of a man’s moods, and his actions speak for him in lieu of words.

the force of workers available

From this reading She had been known to stab fat Gwen in the arm because the woman had dared to laugh at Bertrand before his men.

plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading A woman is quick in the telling of a man’s moods, and his actions speak for him in lieu of words.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Arletta rode at Bertrand’s side that morning, biting her red lips, and tasting the bitterness of her own reflections.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Arletta rode at Bertrand’s side that morning, biting her red lips, and tasting the bitterness of her own reflections.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Arletta rode at Bertrand’s side that morning, biting her red lips, and tasting the bitterness of her own reflections.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading It lurked at all times behind her pale and sinful face, and in the restless deeps of her troubled eyes.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading With Arletta jealousy was an ever-smouldering passion.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading A woman is quick in the telling of a man’s moods, and his actions speak for him in lieu of words.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Arletta rode at Bertrand’s side that morning, biting her red lips, and tasting the bitterness of her own reflections.

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Arletta rode at Bertrand’s side that morning, biting her red lips, and tasting the bitterness of her own reflections.

worried and uneasy

From this reading It lurked at all times behind her pale and sinful face, and in the restless deeps of her troubled eyes.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Arletta rode at Bertrand’s side that morning, biting her red lips, and tasting the bitterness of her own reflections.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had been known to stab fat Gwen in the arm because the woman had dared to laugh at Bertrand before his men.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Arletta rode at Bertrand’s side that morning, biting her red lips, and tasting the bitterness of her own reflections.

characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin

From this reading It lurked at all times behind her pale and sinful face, and in the restless deeps of her troubled eyes.

express in speech

From this reading A woman is quick in the telling of a man’s moods, and his actions speak for him in lieu of words.

use a knife on

From this reading She had been known to stab fat Gwen in the arm because the woman had dared to laugh at Bertrand before his men.

a small amount (especially of food or wine)

From this reading Arletta rode at Bertrand’s side that morning, biting her red lips, and tasting the bitterness of her own reflections.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading A woman is quick in the telling of a man’s moods, and his actions speak for him in lieu of words.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Arletta rode at Bertrand’s side that morning, biting her red lips, and tasting the bitterness of her own reflections.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Arletta rode at Bertrand’s side that morning, biting her red lips, and tasting the bitterness of her own reflections.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading It lurked at all times behind her pale and sinful face, and in the restless deeps of her troubled eyes.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading She had been known to stab fat Gwen in the arm because the woman had dared to laugh at Bertrand before his men.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading It lurked at all times behind her pale and sinful face, and in the restless deeps of her troubled eyes.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading With Arletta jealousy was an ever-smouldering passion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With Arletta jealousy was an ever-smouldering passion.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A woman is quick in the telling of a man’s moods, and his actions speak for him in lieu of words.

the words that are spoken

From this reading A woman is quick in the telling of a man’s moods, and his actions speak for him in lieu of words.