used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She ran a gamut of emotions from self-pity to self-contempt for so unlady-like a method of extricating herself from a predicament that no lady would have got into.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading She reproached herself for being some kind of miserable reptile to have inspired either the affection or the insolence of so loathsome another reptile as Reben.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sheila wept more as Pennock helped her to undress and drew the sleeve tenderly over the invincible elbow.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She reproached herself for being some kind of miserable reptile to have inspired either the affection or the insolence of so loathsome another reptile as Reben.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sheila wept more as Pennock helped her to undress and drew the sleeve tenderly over the invincible elbow.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading She wept into the bath and she wept into her pillow.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She reproached herself for being some kind of miserable reptile to have inspired either the affection or the insolence of so loathsome another reptile as Reben.
bewailed
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From this reading Then she bewailed the ruin of her career.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Then she bewailed the ruin of her career.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Sheila wept more as Pennock helped her to undress and drew the sleeve tenderly over the invincible elbow.
one or the other of two
From this reading She reproached herself for being some kind of miserable reptile to have inspired either the affection or the insolence of so loathsome another reptile as Reben.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading Sheila wept more as Pennock helped her to undress and drew the sleeve tenderly over the invincible elbow.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading She ran a gamut of emotions from self-pity to self-contempt for so unlady-like a method of extricating herself from a predicament that no lady would have got into.
extricatingverbUS /ˈekstrəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “extricate” — release from entanglement of difficulty
From this reading She ran a gamut of emotions from self-pity to self-contempt for so unlady-like a method of extricating herself from a predicament that no lady would have got into.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She ran a gamut of emotions from self-pity to self-contempt for so unlady-like a method of extricating herself from a predicament that no lady would have got into.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She ran a gamut of emotions from self-pity to self-contempt for so unlady-like a method of extricating herself from a predicament that no lady would have got into.
gamutnounUS /ˈɡæmət/
a complete extent or range: "a face that expressed a gamut of emotions"
From this reading She ran a gamut of emotions from self-pity to self-contempt for so unlady-like a method of extricating herself from a predicament that no lady would have got into.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She ran a gamut of emotions from self-pity to self-contempt for so unlady-like a method of extricating herself from a predicament that no lady would have got into.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She ran a gamut of emotions from self-pity to self-contempt for so unlady-like a method of extricating herself from a predicament that no lady would have got into.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Sheila wept more as Pennock helped her to undress and drew the sleeve tenderly over the invincible elbow.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sheila wept more as Pennock helped her to undress and drew the sleeve tenderly over the invincible elbow.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She ran a gamut of emotions from self-pity to self-contempt for so unlady-like a method of extricating herself from a predicament that no lady would have got into.
insolencenounUS /ˈɪnsələns/
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
From this reading She reproached herself for being some kind of miserable reptile to have inspired either the affection or the insolence of so loathsome another reptile as Reben.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading She reproached herself for being some kind of miserable reptile to have inspired either the affection or the insolence of so loathsome another reptile as Reben.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She wept into the bath and she wept into her pillow.
invincibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪnsəbəl/
incapable of being overcome or subdued
From this reading Sheila wept more as Pennock helped her to undress and drew the sleeve tenderly over the invincible elbow.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She reproached herself for being some kind of miserable reptile to have inspired either the affection or the insolence of so loathsome another reptile as Reben.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading She ran a gamut of emotions from self-pity to self-contempt for so unlady-like a method of extricating herself from a predicament that no lady would have got into.
loathsomeadjectiveUS /ˈloʊðsəm/
causing or able to cause nausea
From this reading She reproached herself for being some kind of miserable reptile to have inspired either the affection or the insolence of so loathsome another reptile as Reben.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading She ran a gamut of emotions from self-pity to self-contempt for so unlady-like a method of extricating herself from a predicament that no lady would have got into.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading She reproached herself for being some kind of miserable reptile to have inspired either the affection or the insolence of so loathsome another reptile as Reben.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sheila wept more as Pennock helped her to undress and drew the sleeve tenderly over the invincible elbow.
not any; not one
From this reading She ran a gamut of emotions from self-pity to self-contempt for so unlady-like a method of extricating herself from a predicament that no lady would have got into.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She ran a gamut of emotions from self-pity to self-contempt for so unlady-like a method of extricating herself from a predicament that no lady would have got into.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She reproached herself for being some kind of miserable reptile to have inspired either the affection or the insolence of so loathsome another reptile as Reben.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Sheila wept more as Pennock helped her to undress and drew the sleeve tenderly over the invincible elbow.
Pennock
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From this reading Sheila wept more as Pennock helped her to undress and drew the sleeve tenderly over the invincible elbow.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading She wept into the bath and she wept into her pillow.
predicamentnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading She ran a gamut of emotions from self-pity to self-contempt for so unlady-like a method of extricating herself from a predicament that no lady would have got into.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading She ran a gamut of emotions from self-pity to self-contempt for so unlady-like a method of extricating herself from a predicament that no lady would have got into.
Reben
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From this reading She reproached herself for being some kind of miserable reptile to have inspired either the affection or the insolence of so loathsome another reptile as Reben.
reproached
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From this reading She reproached herself for being some kind of miserable reptile to have inspired either the affection or the insolence of so loathsome another reptile as Reben.
reptilenounUS /ˈreptaɪl/
any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms
From this reading She reproached herself for being some kind of miserable reptile to have inspired either the affection or the insolence of so loathsome another reptile as Reben.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Then she bewailed the ruin of her career.
self-contempt
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From this reading She ran a gamut of emotions from self-pity to self-contempt for so unlady-like a method of extricating herself from a predicament that no lady would have got into.
self-pitynoun
a feeling of sorrow (often self-indulgent) over your own sufferings
From this reading She ran a gamut of emotions from self-pity to self-contempt for so unlady-like a method of extricating herself from a predicament that no lady would have got into.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wept into the bath and she wept into her pillow.
Sheila
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From this reading Sheila wept more as Pennock helped her to undress and drew the sleeve tenderly over the invincible elbow.
sleevenounUS /sliːv/
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading Sheila wept more as Pennock helped her to undress and drew the sleeve tenderly over the invincible elbow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She ran a gamut of emotions from self-pity to self-contempt for so unlady-like a method of extricating herself from a predicament that no lady would have got into.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She reproached herself for being some kind of miserable reptile to have inspired either the affection or the insolence of so loathsome another reptile as Reben.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading Sheila wept more as Pennock helped her to undress and drew the sleeve tenderly over the invincible elbow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She ran a gamut of emotions from self-pity to self-contempt for so unlady-like a method of extricating herself from a predicament that no lady would have got into.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sheila wept more as Pennock helped her to undress and drew the sleeve tenderly over the invincible elbow.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she bewailed the ruin of her career.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sheila wept more as Pennock helped her to undress and drew the sleeve tenderly over the invincible elbow.
undressverbUS /ənˈdres/
get undressed
From this reading Sheila wept more as Pennock helped her to undress and drew the sleeve tenderly over the invincible elbow.
unlady-like
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From this reading She ran a gamut of emotions from self-pity to self-contempt for so unlady-like a method of extricating herself from a predicament that no lady would have got into.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading Sheila wept more as Pennock helped her to undress and drew the sleeve tenderly over the invincible elbow.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She ran a gamut of emotions from self-pity to self-contempt for so unlady-like a method of extricating herself from a predicament that no lady would have got into.
