used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading His outburst of infuriated words had left him breathing fast, and he drew a handkerchief from his pocket and passed it across his brow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mary Burton's usually colorful cheeks were now as pale as ivory.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
barringnounUS /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/
the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto
From this reading As she took a step toward the door Hamilton stepped between, barring her way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
for the reason that
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As she took a step toward the door Hamilton stepped between, barring her way.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading His outburst of infuriated words had left him breathing fast, and he drew a handkerchief from his pocket and passed it across his brow.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading His outburst of infuriated words had left him breathing fast, and he drew a handkerchief from his pocket and passed it across his brow.
Burton'snounUS /ˈbɜːrtənz/
possessive form of “burton” — English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading Mary Burton's usually colorful cheeks were now as pale as ivory.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Mary Burton's usually colorful cheeks were now as pale as ivory.
colorfuladjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərfəl/
having much or varied color
From this reading Mary Burton's usually colorful cheeks were now as pale as ivory.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
dedicationnounUS /ˌdedəˈkeɪʃən/
complete and wholehearted fidelity
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As she took a step toward the door Hamilton stepped between, barring her way.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading His outburst of infuriated words had left him breathing fast, and he drew a handkerchief from his pocket and passed it across his brow.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Mary!" he exclaimed.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading His outburst of infuriated words had left him breathing fast, and he drew a handkerchief from his pocket and passed it across his brow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His outburst of infuriated words had left him breathing fast, and he drew a handkerchief from his pocket and passed it across his brow.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading As she took a step toward the door Hamilton stepped between, barring her way.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading His outburst of infuriated words had left him breathing fast, and he drew a handkerchief from his pocket and passed it across his brow.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His outburst of infuriated words had left him breathing fast, and he drew a handkerchief from his pocket and passed it across his brow.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His outburst of infuriated words had left him breathing fast, and he drew a handkerchief from his pocket and passed it across his brow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
infuriatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfjʊrieɪtɪd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading His outburst of infuriated words had left him breathing fast, and he drew a handkerchief from his pocket and passed it across his brow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
ivorynounUS /ˈaɪvəri/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading Mary Burton's usually colorful cheeks were now as pale as ivory.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading His outburst of infuriated words had left him breathing fast, and he drew a handkerchief from his pocket and passed it across his brow.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary Burton's usually colorful cheeks were now as pale as ivory.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mary Burton's usually colorful cheeks were now as pale as ivory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
and nothing more
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading His outburst of infuriated words had left him breathing fast, and he drew a handkerchief from his pocket and passed it across his brow.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Mary Burton's usually colorful cheeks were now as pale as ivory.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading His outburst of infuriated words had left him breathing fast, and he drew a handkerchief from his pocket and passed it across his brow.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading His outburst of infuriated words had left him breathing fast, and he drew a handkerchief from his pocket and passed it across his brow.
rearedverbUS /rɪrd/
past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she took a step toward the door Hamilton stepped between, barring her way.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading As she took a step toward the door Hamilton stepped between, barring her way.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading As she took a step toward the door Hamilton stepped between, barring her way.
possessing sweep
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As she took a step toward the door Hamilton stepped between, barring her way.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As she took a step toward the door Hamilton stepped between, barring her way.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
under normal conditions
From this reading Mary Burton's usually colorful cheeks were now as pale as ivory.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As she took a step toward the door Hamilton stepped between, barring her way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mary Burton's usually colorful cheeks were now as pale as ivory.
which person or people
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her attitude and expression declared a total dedication to one idea: war upon the brother who could see in her entire future only a house of cards to be swept down because it had not been reared in harmony with his requirements.
the words that are spoken
From this reading His outburst of infuriated words had left him breathing fast, and he drew a handkerchief from his pocket and passed it across his brow.
