used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A turmoil aroused Peter Siner the next morning, and when he discovered where he was, in the big canopy bed in the great room, he listened curiously and heard a continuous chattering and quarreling.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She banged the vessels, slammed the stove-eyes on and off, flung the stove-wood about, and kept up a snarling animadversion upon every topic that drifted through her kinky head.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a minute or two he recognized the voice of old Rose Hobbett.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A turmoil aroused Peter Siner the next morning, and when he discovered where he was, in the big canopy bed in the great room, he listened curiously and heard a continuous chattering and quarreling.
animadversionnoun
harsh criticism or disapproval
From this reading She banged the vessels, slammed the stove-eyes on and off, flung the stove-wood about, and kept up a snarling animadversion upon every topic that drifted through her kinky head.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She called the kitchen a rat-hole, stated the Captain must be as mean as the devil to live as long as he did, complained that no one ever paid any attention to her, that she might as well be a stray cat, and so on.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading A turmoil aroused Peter Siner the next morning, and when he discovered where he was, in the big canopy bed in the great room, he listened curiously and heard a continuous chattering and quarreling.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She called the kitchen a rat-hole, stated the Captain must be as mean as the devil to live as long as he did, complained that no one ever paid any attention to her, that she might as well be a stray cat, and so on.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading She called the kitchen a rat-hole, stated the Captain must be as mean as the devil to live as long as he did, complained that no one ever paid any attention to her, that she might as well be a stray cat, and so on.
bangedverbUS /bæŋd/
past form of “bang” — strike violently
From this reading She banged the vessels, slammed the stove-eyes on and off, flung the stove-wood about, and kept up a snarling animadversion upon every topic that drifted through her kinky head.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She called the kitchen a rat-hole, stated the Captain must be as mean as the devil to live as long as he did, complained that no one ever paid any attention to her, that she might as well be a stray cat, and so on.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading A turmoil aroused Peter Siner the next morning, and when he discovered where he was, in the big canopy bed in the great room, he listened curiously and heard a continuous chattering and quarreling.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A turmoil aroused Peter Siner the next morning, and when he discovered where he was, in the big canopy bed in the great room, he listened curiously and heard a continuous chattering and quarreling.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Rose was cooking the Captain's breakfast, and she performed this function in a kind of solitary rage.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She called the kitchen a rat-hole, stated the Captain must be as mean as the devil to live as long as he did, complained that no one ever paid any attention to her, that she might as well be a stray cat, and so on.
canopynounUS /ˈkæn.ə.pi/
An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.
From this reading A turmoil aroused Peter Siner the next morning, and when he discovered where he was, in the big canopy bed in the great room, he listened curiously and heard a continuous chattering and quarreling.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading She called the kitchen a rat-hole, stated the Captain must be as mean as the devil to live as long as he did, complained that no one ever paid any attention to her, that she might as well be a stray cat, and so on.
Captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Rose was cooking the Captain's breakfast, and she performed this function in a kind of solitary rage.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading She called the kitchen a rat-hole, stated the Captain must be as mean as the devil to live as long as he did, complained that no one ever paid any attention to her, that she might as well be a stray cat, and so on.
chatteringnounUS /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/
the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
From this reading A turmoil aroused Peter Siner the next morning, and when he discovered where he was, in the big canopy bed in the great room, he listened curiously and heard a continuous chattering and quarreling.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading She called the kitchen a rat-hole, stated the Captain must be as mean as the devil to live as long as he did, complained that no one ever paid any attention to her, that she might as well be a stray cat, and so on.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading A turmoil aroused Peter Siner the next morning, and when he discovered where he was, in the big canopy bed in the great room, he listened curiously and heard a continuous chattering and quarreling.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading Rose was cooking the Captain's breakfast, and she performed this function in a kind of solitary rage.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading A turmoil aroused Peter Siner the next morning, and when he discovered where he was, in the big canopy bed in the great room, he listened curiously and heard a continuous chattering and quarreling.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading She called the kitchen a rat-hole, stated the Captain must be as mean as the devil to live as long as he did, complained that no one ever paid any attention to her, that she might as well be a stray cat, and so on.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She called the kitchen a rat-hole, stated the Captain must be as mean as the devil to live as long as he did, complained that no one ever paid any attention to her, that she might as well be a stray cat, and so on.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading A turmoil aroused Peter Siner the next morning, and when he discovered where he was, in the big canopy bed in the great room, he listened curiously and heard a continuous chattering and quarreling.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading She banged the vessels, slammed the stove-eyes on and off, flung the stove-wood about, and kept up a snarling animadversion upon every topic that drifted through her kinky head.
at any time
From this reading She called the kitchen a rat-hole, stated the Captain must be as mean as the devil to live as long as he did, complained that no one ever paid any attention to her, that she might as well be a stray cat, and so on.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She banged the vessels, slammed the stove-eyes on and off, flung the stove-wood about, and kept up a snarling animadversion upon every topic that drifted through her kinky head.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading She banged the vessels, slammed the stove-eyes on and off, flung the stove-wood about, and kept up a snarling animadversion upon every topic that drifted through her kinky head.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading Rose was cooking the Captain's breakfast, and she performed this function in a kind of solitary rage.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A turmoil aroused Peter Siner the next morning, and when he discovered where he was, in the big canopy bed in the great room, he listened curiously and heard a continuous chattering and quarreling.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A turmoil aroused Peter Siner the next morning, and when he discovered where he was, in the big canopy bed in the great room, he listened curiously and heard a continuous chattering and quarreling.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She banged the vessels, slammed the stove-eyes on and off, flung the stove-wood about, and kept up a snarling animadversion upon every topic that drifted through her kinky head.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A turmoil aroused Peter Siner the next morning, and when he discovered where he was, in the big canopy bed in the great room, he listened curiously and heard a continuous chattering and quarreling.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She banged the vessels, slammed the stove-eyes on and off, flung the stove-wood about, and kept up a snarling animadversion upon every topic that drifted through her kinky head.
Hobbett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After a minute or two he recognized the voice of old Rose Hobbett.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A turmoil aroused Peter Siner the next morning, and when he discovered where he was, in the big canopy bed in the great room, he listened curiously and heard a continuous chattering and quarreling.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She banged the vessels, slammed the stove-eyes on and off, flung the stove-wood about, and kept up a snarling animadversion upon every topic that drifted through her kinky head.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Rose was cooking the Captain's breakfast, and she performed this function in a kind of solitary rage.
kinkyadjectiveUS /ˈkɪŋki/
(used of sexual behavior) showing or appealing to bizarre or deviant tastes
From this reading She banged the vessels, slammed the stove-eyes on and off, flung the stove-wood about, and kept up a snarling animadversion upon every topic that drifted through her kinky head.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading She called the kitchen a rat-hole, stated the Captain must be as mean as the devil to live as long as he did, complained that no one ever paid any attention to her, that she might as well be a stray cat, and so on.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading A turmoil aroused Peter Siner the next morning, and when he discovered where he was, in the big canopy bed in the great room, he listened curiously and heard a continuous chattering and quarreling.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading She called the kitchen a rat-hole, stated the Captain must be as mean as the devil to live as long as he did, complained that no one ever paid any attention to her, that she might as well be a stray cat, and so on.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She called the kitchen a rat-hole, stated the Captain must be as mean as the devil to live as long as he did, complained that no one ever paid any attention to her, that she might as well be a stray cat, and so on.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading She called the kitchen a rat-hole, stated the Captain must be as mean as the devil to live as long as he did, complained that no one ever paid any attention to her, that she might as well be a stray cat, and so on.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She called the kitchen a rat-hole, stated the Captain must be as mean as the devil to live as long as he did, complained that no one ever paid any attention to her, that she might as well be a stray cat, and so on.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading After a minute or two he recognized the voice of old Rose Hobbett.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A turmoil aroused Peter Siner the next morning, and when he discovered where he was, in the big canopy bed in the great room, he listened curiously and heard a continuous chattering and quarreling.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She called the kitchen a rat-hole, stated the Captain must be as mean as the devil to live as long as he did, complained that no one ever paid any attention to her, that she might as well be a stray cat, and so on.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A turmoil aroused Peter Siner the next morning, and when he discovered where he was, in the big canopy bed in the great room, he listened curiously and heard a continuous chattering and quarreling.
not any; not one
From this reading She called the kitchen a rat-hole, stated the Captain must be as mean as the devil to live as long as he did, complained that no one ever paid any attention to her, that she might as well be a stray cat, and so on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After a minute or two he recognized the voice of old Rose Hobbett.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She banged the vessels, slammed the stove-eyes on and off, flung the stove-wood about, and kept up a snarling animadversion upon every topic that drifted through her kinky head.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading After a minute or two he recognized the voice of old Rose Hobbett.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She banged the vessels, slammed the stove-eyes on and off, flung the stove-wood about, and kept up a snarling animadversion upon every topic that drifted through her kinky head.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She called the kitchen a rat-hole, stated the Captain must be as mean as the devil to live as long as he did, complained that no one ever paid any attention to her, that she might as well be a stray cat, and so on.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After a minute or two he recognized the voice of old Rose Hobbett.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading She called the kitchen a rat-hole, stated the Captain must be as mean as the devil to live as long as he did, complained that no one ever paid any attention to her, that she might as well be a stray cat, and so on.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Rose was cooking the Captain's breakfast, and she performed this function in a kind of solitary rage.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading A turmoil aroused Peter Siner the next morning, and when he discovered where he was, in the big canopy bed in the great room, he listened curiously and heard a continuous chattering and quarreling.
quarrelingverbUS /ˈkwɑːrəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “quarrel” — have a disagreement over something
From this reading A turmoil aroused Peter Siner the next morning, and when he discovered where he was, in the big canopy bed in the great room, he listened curiously and heard a continuous chattering and quarreling.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Rose was cooking the Captain's breakfast, and she performed this function in a kind of solitary rage.
rat-hole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She called the kitchen a rat-hole, stated the Captain must be as mean as the devil to live as long as he did, complained that no one ever paid any attention to her, that she might as well be a stray cat, and so on.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading After a minute or two he recognized the voice of old Rose Hobbett.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A turmoil aroused Peter Siner the next morning, and when he discovered where he was, in the big canopy bed in the great room, he listened curiously and heard a continuous chattering and quarreling.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading After a minute or two he recognized the voice of old Rose Hobbett.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rose was cooking the Captain's breakfast, and she performed this function in a kind of solitary rage.
Siner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A turmoil aroused Peter Siner the next morning, and when he discovered where he was, in the big canopy bed in the great room, he listened curiously and heard a continuous chattering and quarreling.
slammedverbUS /slæmd/
inflected form of “slam” — close violently
From this reading She banged the vessels, slammed the stove-eyes on and off, flung the stove-wood about, and kept up a snarling animadversion upon every topic that drifted through her kinky head.
snarlingverbUS /ˈsnɑːrlɪŋ/
-ing form of “snarl” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading She banged the vessels, slammed the stove-eyes on and off, flung the stove-wood about, and kept up a snarling animadversion upon every topic that drifted through her kinky head.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She called the kitchen a rat-hole, stated the Captain must be as mean as the devil to live as long as he did, complained that no one ever paid any attention to her, that she might as well be a stray cat, and so on.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Rose was cooking the Captain's breakfast, and she performed this function in a kind of solitary rage.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading She called the kitchen a rat-hole, stated the Captain must be as mean as the devil to live as long as he did, complained that no one ever paid any attention to her, that she might as well be a stray cat, and so on.
stove-eyes
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From this reading She banged the vessels, slammed the stove-eyes on and off, flung the stove-wood about, and kept up a snarling animadversion upon every topic that drifted through her kinky head.
stove-wood
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From this reading She banged the vessels, slammed the stove-eyes on and off, flung the stove-wood about, and kept up a snarling animadversion upon every topic that drifted through her kinky head.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading She called the kitchen a rat-hole, stated the Captain must be as mean as the devil to live as long as he did, complained that no one ever paid any attention to her, that she might as well be a stray cat, and so on.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She banged the vessels, slammed the stove-eyes on and off, flung the stove-wood about, and kept up a snarling animadversion upon every topic that drifted through her kinky head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A turmoil aroused Peter Siner the next morning, and when he discovered where he was, in the big canopy bed in the great room, he listened curiously and heard a continuous chattering and quarreling.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Rose was cooking the Captain's breakfast, and she performed this function in a kind of solitary rage.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She banged the vessels, slammed the stove-eyes on and off, flung the stove-wood about, and kept up a snarling animadversion upon every topic that drifted through her kinky head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She called the kitchen a rat-hole, stated the Captain must be as mean as the devil to live as long as he did, complained that no one ever paid any attention to her, that she might as well be a stray cat, and so on.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading She banged the vessels, slammed the stove-eyes on and off, flung the stove-wood about, and kept up a snarling animadversion upon every topic that drifted through her kinky head.
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading A turmoil aroused Peter Siner the next morning, and when he discovered where he was, in the big canopy bed in the great room, he listened curiously and heard a continuous chattering and quarreling.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After a minute or two he recognized the voice of old Rose Hobbett.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She banged the vessels, slammed the stove-eyes on and off, flung the stove-wood about, and kept up a snarling animadversion upon every topic that drifted through her kinky head.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She banged the vessels, slammed the stove-eyes on and off, flung the stove-wood about, and kept up a snarling animadversion upon every topic that drifted through her kinky head.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading She banged the vessels, slammed the stove-eyes on and off, flung the stove-wood about, and kept up a snarling animadversion upon every topic that drifted through her kinky head.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading After a minute or two he recognized the voice of old Rose Hobbett.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A turmoil aroused Peter Siner the next morning, and when he discovered where he was, in the big canopy bed in the great room, he listened curiously and heard a continuous chattering and quarreling.
(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 She called the kitchen a rat-hole, stated the Captain must be as mean as the devil to live as long as he did, complained that no one ever paid any attention to her, that she might as well be a stray cat, and so on.
at the time that
From this reading A turmoil aroused Peter Siner the next morning, and when he discovered where he was, in the big canopy bed in the great room, he listened curiously and heard a continuous chattering and quarreling.
in or at the place that
From this reading A turmoil aroused Peter Siner the next morning, and when he discovered where he was, in the big canopy bed in the great room, he listened curiously and heard a continuous chattering and quarreling.
