used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was as if from the desert of the soul seared by Maurice, the powers of the body were to sweep like a wild tribe maiming the creators of her solitude.
(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 Maurice had stood for her as the epitome of man, and it was to be expected that when he fell, he would involve all men in the ruin.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jenny's first thought was an impulse of revenge upon the opposite sex comparable with, but more drastic than, the resolution she had made on hearing of Edie's disaster.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Maurice had stood for her as the epitome of man, and it was to be expected that when he fell, he would involve all men in the ruin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as if from the desert of the soul seared by Maurice, the powers of the body were to sweep like a wild tribe maiming the creators of her solitude.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Maurice had stood for her as the epitome of man, and it was to be expected that when he fell, he would involve all men in the ruin.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It was as if from the desert of the soul seared by Maurice, the powers of the body were to sweep like a wild tribe maiming the creators of her solitude.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading This hostility extended so widely that even her father was included, and Jenny found herself brooding upon the humiliation of his share in her origin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jenny's first thought was an impulse of revenge upon the opposite sex comparable with, but more drastic than, the resolution she had made on hearing of Edie's disaster.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was as if from the desert of the soul seared by Maurice, the powers of the body were to sweep like a wild tribe maiming the creators of her solitude.
comparableadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpərəbəl/
able to be compared or worthy of comparison
From this reading Jenny's first thought was an impulse of revenge upon the opposite sex comparable with, but more drastic than, the resolution she had made on hearing of Edie's disaster.
creatorsnounUS /kriˈeɪtərz/
plural of “creator” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading It was as if from the desert of the soul seared by Maurice, the powers of the body were to sweep like a wild tribe maiming the creators of her solitude.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading It was as if from the desert of the soul seared by Maurice, the powers of the body were to sweep like a wild tribe maiming the creators of her solitude.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading She would devote her youth to "doing men down."
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Jenny's first thought was an impulse of revenge upon the opposite sex comparable with, but more drastic than, the resolution she had made on hearing of Edie's disaster.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading She would devote her youth to "doing men down."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She would devote her youth to "doing men down."
drasticadjectiveUS /ˈdræstɪk/
forceful and extreme and rigorous
From this reading Jenny's first thought was an impulse of revenge upon the opposite sex comparable with, but more drastic than, the resolution she had made on hearing of Edie's disaster.
Edie's
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From this reading Jenny's first thought was an impulse of revenge upon the opposite sex comparable with, but more drastic than, the resolution she had made on hearing of Edie's disaster.
epitomenounUS /ɪˈpɪtəmi/
a standard or typical example
From this reading Maurice had stood for her as the epitome of man, and it was to be expected that when he fell, he would involve all men in the ruin.
divisible by two
From this reading This hostility extended so widely that even her father was included, and Jenny found herself brooding upon the humiliation of his share in her origin.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Maurice had stood for her as the epitome of man, and it was to be expected that when he fell, he would involve all men in the ruin.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading This hostility extended so widely that even her father was included, and Jenny found herself brooding upon the humiliation of his share in her origin.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading This hostility extended so widely that even her father was included, and Jenny found herself brooding upon the humiliation of his share in her origin.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Maurice had stood for her as the epitome of man, and it was to be expected that when he fell, he would involve all men in the ruin.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Jenny's first thought was an impulse of revenge upon the opposite sex comparable with, but more drastic than, the resolution she had made on hearing of Edie's disaster.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Maurice had stood for her as the epitome of man, and it was to be expected that when he fell, he would involve all men in the ruin.
set up or found
From this reading This hostility extended so widely that even her father was included, and Jenny found herself brooding upon the humiliation of his share in her origin.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was as if from the desert of the soul seared by Maurice, the powers of the body were to sweep like a wild tribe maiming the creators of her solitude.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jenny's first thought was an impulse of revenge upon the opposite sex comparable with, but more drastic than, the resolution she had made on hearing of Edie's disaster.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Maurice had stood for her as the epitome of man, and it was to be expected that when he fell, he would involve all men in the ruin.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Jenny's first thought was an impulse of revenge upon the opposite sex comparable with, but more drastic than, the resolution she had made on hearing of Edie's disaster.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She would devote her youth to "doing men down."
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading This hostility extended so widely that even her father was included, and Jenny found herself brooding upon the humiliation of his share in her origin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This hostility extended so widely that even her father was included, and Jenny found herself brooding upon the humiliation of his share in her origin.
hostilitynounUS /hɑːˈstɪləti/
a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
From this reading This hostility extended so widely that even her father was included, and Jenny found herself brooding upon the humiliation of his share in her origin.
humiliationnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading This hostility extended so widely that even her father was included, and Jenny found herself brooding upon the humiliation of his share in her origin.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was as if from the desert of the soul seared by Maurice, the powers of the body were to sweep like a wild tribe maiming the creators of her solitude.
an instinctive motive
From this reading Jenny's first thought was an impulse of revenge upon the opposite sex comparable with, but more drastic than, the resolution she had made on hearing of Edie's disaster.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Maurice had stood for her as the epitome of man, and it was to be expected that when he fell, he would involve all men in the ruin.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading This hostility extended so widely that even her father was included, and Jenny found herself brooding upon the humiliation of his share in her origin.
involveverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlv/
connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading Maurice had stood for her as the epitome of man, and it was to be expected that when he fell, he would involve all men in the ruin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was as if from the desert of the soul seared by Maurice, the powers of the body were to sweep like a wild tribe maiming the creators of her solitude.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading This hostility extended so widely that even her father was included, and Jenny found herself brooding upon the humiliation of his share in her origin.
Jenny'snounUS /ˈdʒeniz/
possessive form of “jenny” — United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading Jenny's first thought was an impulse of revenge upon the opposite sex comparable with, but more drastic than, the resolution she had made on hearing of Edie's disaster.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was as if from the desert of the soul seared by Maurice, the powers of the body were to sweep like a wild tribe maiming the creators of her solitude.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Jenny's first thought was an impulse of revenge upon the opposite sex comparable with, but more drastic than, the resolution she had made on hearing of Edie's disaster.
maimingverbUS /ˈmeɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “maim” — injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation
From this reading It was as if from the desert of the soul seared by Maurice, the powers of the body were to sweep like a wild tribe maiming the creators of her solitude.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Maurice had stood for her as the epitome of man, and it was to be expected that when he fell, he would involve all men in the ruin.
Maurice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was as if from the desert of the soul seared by Maurice, the powers of the body were to sweep like a wild tribe maiming the creators of her solitude.
the force of workers available
From this reading She would devote her youth to "doing men down."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Jenny's first thought was an impulse of revenge upon the opposite sex comparable with, but more drastic than, the resolution she had made on hearing of Edie's disaster.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jenny's first thought was an impulse of revenge upon the opposite sex comparable with, but more drastic than, the resolution she had made on hearing of Edie's disaster.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jenny's first thought was an impulse of revenge upon the opposite sex comparable with, but more drastic than, the resolution she had made on hearing of Edie's disaster.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Jenny's first thought was an impulse of revenge upon the opposite sex comparable with, but more drastic than, the resolution she had made on hearing of Edie's disaster.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading This hostility extended so widely that even her father was included, and Jenny found herself brooding upon the humiliation of his share in her origin.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading It was as if from the desert of the soul seared by Maurice, the powers of the body were to sweep like a wild tribe maiming the creators of her solitude.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Jenny's first thought was an impulse of revenge upon the opposite sex comparable with, but more drastic than, the resolution she had made on hearing of Edie's disaster.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading Jenny's first thought was an impulse of revenge upon the opposite sex comparable with, but more drastic than, the resolution she had made on hearing of Edie's disaster.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Maurice had stood for her as the epitome of man, and it was to be expected that when he fell, he would involve all men in the ruin.
searedadjectiveUS /sɪrd/
having the surface burned quickly with intense heat
From this reading It was as if from the desert of the soul seared by Maurice, the powers of the body were to sweep like a wild tribe maiming the creators of her solitude.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading Jenny's first thought was an impulse of revenge upon the opposite sex comparable with, but more drastic than, the resolution she had made on hearing of Edie's disaster.
have in common
From this reading This hostility extended so widely that even her father was included, and Jenny found herself brooding upon the humiliation of his share in her origin.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jenny's first thought was an impulse of revenge upon the opposite sex comparable with, but more drastic than, the resolution she had made on hearing of Edie's disaster.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This hostility extended so widely that even her father was included, and Jenny found herself brooding upon the humiliation of his share in her origin.
a state of social isolation
From this reading It was as if from the desert of the soul seared by Maurice, the powers of the body were to sweep like a wild tribe maiming the creators of her solitude.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading It was as if from the desert of the soul seared by Maurice, the powers of the body were to sweep like a wild tribe maiming the creators of her solitude.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Maurice had stood for her as the epitome of man, and it was to be expected that when he fell, he would involve all men in the ruin.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading It was as if from the desert of the soul seared by Maurice, the powers of the body were to sweep like a wild tribe maiming the creators of her solitude.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Jenny's first thought was an impulse of revenge upon the opposite sex comparable with, but more drastic than, the resolution she had made on hearing of Edie's disaster.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Maurice had stood for her as the epitome of man, and it was to be expected that when he fell, he would involve all men in the ruin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jenny's first thought was an impulse of revenge upon the opposite sex comparable with, but more drastic than, the resolution she had made on hearing of Edie's disaster.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This hostility extended so widely that even her father was included, and Jenny found herself brooding upon the humiliation of his share in her origin.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Jenny's first thought was an impulse of revenge upon the opposite sex comparable with, but more drastic than, the resolution she had made on hearing of Edie's disaster.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She would devote her youth to "doing men down."
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading It was as if from the desert of the soul seared by Maurice, the powers of the body were to sweep like a wild tribe maiming the creators of her solitude.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Jenny's first thought was an impulse of revenge upon the opposite sex comparable with, but more drastic than, the resolution she had made on hearing of Edie's disaster.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jenny's first thought was an impulse of revenge upon the opposite sex comparable with, but more drastic than, the resolution she had made on hearing of Edie's disaster.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was as if from the desert of the soul seared by Maurice, the powers of the body were to sweep like a wild tribe maiming the creators of her solitude.
at the time that
From this reading Maurice had stood for her as the epitome of man, and it was to be expected that when he fell, he would involve all men in the ruin.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading This hostility extended so widely that even her father was included, and Jenny found herself brooding upon the humiliation of his share in her origin.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading It was as if from the desert of the soul seared by Maurice, the powers of the body were to sweep like a wild tribe maiming the creators of her solitude.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jenny's first thought was an impulse of revenge upon the opposite sex comparable with, but more drastic than, the resolution she had made on hearing of Edie's disaster.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would devote her youth to "doing men down."
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading She would devote her youth to "doing men down."
