aggravatedadjectiveUS /ˈæɡrəveɪtɪd/
made more severe or intense especially in law
From this reading “Why not tell them your knee is in bad shape?” cried Laura on one occasion when Amanda’s caustic comments had aggravated her almost past bearing.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “Why not tell them your knee is in bad shape?” cried Laura on one occasion when Amanda’s caustic comments had aggravated her almost past bearing.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although, assisted by her chums and Edina Tooker, she rubbed it faithfully with arnica each night, she still showed far from her old form on the tennis courts.
Amanda
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From this reading She was forced to suffer the constant taunts of Amanda Peabody and Eliza Dilks.
Amanda's
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From this reading “Why not tell them your knee is in bad shape?” cried Laura on one occasion when Amanda’s caustic comments had aggravated her almost past bearing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED DUCKING The trouble with Billie Bradley’s knee did not improve during the days that followed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although, assisted by her chums and Edina Tooker, she rubbed it faithfully with arnica each night, she still showed far from her old form on the tennis courts.
arnicanoun
used especially in treating bruises
From this reading Although, assisted by her chums and Edina Tooker, she rubbed it faithfully with arnica each night, she still showed far from her old form on the tennis courts.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Although, assisted by her chums and Edina Tooker, she rubbed it faithfully with arnica each night, she still showed far from her old form on the tennis courts.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading “Why not tell them your knee is in bad shape?” cried Laura on one occasion when Amanda’s caustic comments had aggravated her almost past bearing.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading “Why not tell them your knee is in bad shape?” cried Laura on one occasion when Amanda’s caustic comments had aggravated her almost past bearing.
Billie
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From this reading AN UNEXPECTED DUCKING The trouble with Billie Bradley’s knee did not improve during the days that followed.
Bradley'snounUS /ˈbrædliz/
possessive form of “bradley” — United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED DUCKING The trouble with Billie Bradley’s knee did not improve during the days that followed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although, assisted by her chums and Edina Tooker, she rubbed it faithfully with arnica each night, she still showed far from her old form on the tennis courts.
causticadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstɪk/
harsh or corrosive in tone
From this reading “Why not tell them your knee is in bad shape?” cried Laura on one occasion when Amanda’s caustic comments had aggravated her almost past bearing.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Although, assisted by her chums and Edina Tooker, she rubbed it faithfully with arnica each night, she still showed far from her old form on the tennis courts.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Instead of making reply, she closed her lips tight and said nothing.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading “Why not tell them your knee is in bad shape?” cried Laura on one occasion when Amanda’s caustic comments had aggravated her almost past bearing.
unvarying in nature
From this reading She was forced to suffer the constant taunts of Amanda Peabody and Eliza Dilks.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Although, assisted by her chums and Edina Tooker, she rubbed it faithfully with arnica each night, she still showed far from her old form on the tennis courts.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Why not tell them your knee is in bad shape?” cried Laura on one occasion when Amanda’s caustic comments had aggravated her almost past bearing.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED DUCKING The trouble with Billie Bradley’s knee did not improve during the days that followed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED DUCKING The trouble with Billie Bradley’s knee did not improve during the days that followed.
Dilks
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From this reading She was forced to suffer the constant taunts of Amanda Peabody and Eliza Dilks.
DUCKINGnounUS /ˈdʌkɪŋ/
hunting ducks
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED DUCKING The trouble with Billie Bradley’s knee did not improve during the days that followed.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED DUCKING The trouble with Billie Bradley’s knee did not improve during the days that followed.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Although, assisted by her chums and Edina Tooker, she rubbed it faithfully with arnica each night, she still showed far from her old form on the tennis courts.
Edina
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From this reading Although, assisted by her chums and Edina Tooker, she rubbed it faithfully with arnica each night, she still showed far from her old form on the tennis courts.
Eliza
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From this reading She was forced to suffer the constant taunts of Amanda Peabody and Eliza Dilks.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading Although, assisted by her chums and Edina Tooker, she rubbed it faithfully with arnica each night, she still showed far from her old form on the tennis courts.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Although, assisted by her chums and Edina Tooker, she rubbed it faithfully with arnica each night, she still showed far from her old form on the tennis courts.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED DUCKING The trouble with Billie Bradley’s knee did not improve during the days that followed.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading She was forced to suffer the constant taunts of Amanda Peabody and Eliza Dilks.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Although, assisted by her chums and Edina Tooker, she rubbed it faithfully with arnica each night, she still showed far from her old form on the tennis courts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although, assisted by her chums and Edina Tooker, she rubbed it faithfully with arnica each night, she still showed far from her old form on the tennis courts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Why not tell them your knee is in bad shape?” cried Laura on one occasion when Amanda’s caustic comments had aggravated her almost past bearing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Although, assisted by her chums and Edina Tooker, she rubbed it faithfully with arnica each night, she still showed far from her old form on the tennis courts.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED DUCKING The trouble with Billie Bradley’s knee did not improve during the days that followed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Why not tell them your knee is in bad shape?” cried Laura on one occasion when Amanda’s caustic comments had aggravated her almost past bearing.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of making reply, she closed her lips tight and said nothing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Why not tell them your knee is in bad shape?” cried Laura on one occasion when Amanda’s caustic comments had aggravated her almost past bearing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although, assisted by her chums and Edina Tooker, she rubbed it faithfully with arnica each night, she still showed far from her old form on the tennis courts.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED DUCKING The trouble with Billie Bradley’s knee did not improve during the days that followed.
Laura
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From this reading “Why not tell them your knee is in bad shape?” cried Laura on one occasion when Amanda’s caustic comments had aggravated her almost past bearing.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Instead of making reply, she closed her lips tight and said nothing.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Instead of making reply, she closed her lips tight and said nothing.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Although, assisted by her chums and Edina Tooker, she rubbed it faithfully with arnica each night, she still showed far from her old form on the tennis courts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED DUCKING The trouble with Billie Bradley’s knee did not improve during the days that followed.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Instead of making reply, she closed her lips tight and said nothing.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading “Why not tell them your knee is in bad shape?” cried Laura on one occasion when Amanda’s caustic comments had aggravated her almost past bearing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was forced to suffer the constant taunts of Amanda Peabody and Eliza Dilks.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Although, assisted by her chums and Edina Tooker, she rubbed it faithfully with arnica each night, she still showed far from her old form on the tennis courts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although, assisted by her chums and Edina Tooker, she rubbed it faithfully with arnica each night, she still showed far from her old form on the tennis courts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Why not tell them your knee is in bad shape?” cried Laura on one occasion when Amanda’s caustic comments had aggravated her almost past bearing.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading “Why not tell them your knee is in bad shape?” cried Laura on one occasion when Amanda’s caustic comments had aggravated her almost past bearing.
PeabodynounUS /ˈpiːbɑːdi/
educator who founded the first kindergarten in the United States (1804-1894)
From this reading She was forced to suffer the constant taunts of Amanda Peabody and Eliza Dilks.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Instead of making reply, she closed her lips tight and said nothing.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading Although, assisted by her chums and Edina Tooker, she rubbed it faithfully with arnica each night, she still showed far from her old form on the tennis courts.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Instead of making reply, she closed her lips tight and said nothing.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading “Why not tell them your knee is in bad shape?” cried Laura on one occasion when Amanda’s caustic comments had aggravated her almost past bearing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although, assisted by her chums and Edina Tooker, she rubbed it faithfully with arnica each night, she still showed far from her old form on the tennis courts.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Although, assisted by her chums and Edina Tooker, she rubbed it faithfully with arnica each night, she still showed far from her old form on the tennis courts.
not in physical motion
From this reading Although, assisted by her chums and Edina Tooker, she rubbed it faithfully with arnica each night, she still showed far from her old form on the tennis courts.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading She was forced to suffer the constant taunts of Amanda Peabody and Eliza Dilks.
tauntsnounUS /tɔːnts/
plural of “taunt” — aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
From this reading She was forced to suffer the constant taunts of Amanda Peabody and Eliza Dilks.
express in words
From this reading “Why not tell them your knee is in bad shape?” cried Laura on one occasion when Amanda’s caustic comments had aggravated her almost past bearing.
tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading Although, assisted by her chums and Edina Tooker, she rubbed it faithfully with arnica each night, she still showed far from her old form on the tennis courts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED DUCKING The trouble with Billie Bradley’s knee did not improve during the days that followed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED DUCKING The trouble with Billie Bradley’s knee did not improve during the days that followed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Why not tell them your knee is in bad shape?” cried Laura on one occasion when Amanda’s caustic comments had aggravated her almost past bearing.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading Instead of making reply, she closed her lips tight and said nothing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was forced to suffer the constant taunts of Amanda Peabody and Eliza Dilks.
Tooker
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From this reading Although, assisted by her chums and Edina Tooker, she rubbed it faithfully with arnica each night, she still showed far from her old form on the tennis courts.
a source of difficulty
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED DUCKING The trouble with Billie Bradley’s knee did not improve during the days that followed.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED DUCKING The trouble with Billie Bradley’s knee did not improve during the days that followed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was forced to suffer the constant taunts of Amanda Peabody and Eliza Dilks.
at the time that
From this reading “Why not tell them your knee is in bad shape?” cried Laura on one occasion when Amanda’s caustic comments had aggravated her almost past bearing.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why not tell them your knee is in bad shape?” cried Laura on one occasion when Amanda’s caustic comments had aggravated her almost past bearing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED DUCKING The trouble with Billie Bradley’s knee did not improve during the days that followed.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Why not tell them your knee is in bad shape?” cried Laura on one occasion when Amanda’s caustic comments had aggravated her almost past bearing.
