used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In extinguishing the fire he had used his hands as well as his feet, and if he received a number of painful burns in doing this, at the time he did not know it.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Bessie was as pale as death, and her mother quite as bad; the latter kept saying anxiously as she hugged her pretty daughter:
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Oh! are you sure you are not badly burned, dearest, are you positive?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In extinguishing the fire he had used his hands as well as his feet, and if he received a number of painful burns in doing this, at the time he did not know it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In extinguishing the fire he had used his hands as well as his feet, and if he received a number of painful burns in doing this, at the time he did not know it.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Bessie was as pale as death, and her mother quite as bad; the latter kept saying anxiously as she hugged her pretty daughter:
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading "Oh! are you sure you are not badly burned, dearest, are you positive?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
Bessie
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From this reading Then turning swiftly he helped Mrs. Gibbs and Bessie slap out the last vestige of smouldering fire in the ruined dress of the girl.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading "Oh! are you sure you are not badly burned, dearest, are you positive?"
burnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading In extinguishing the fire he had used his hands as well as his feet, and if he received a number of painful burns in doing this, at the time he did not know it.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
a female human offspring
From this reading Bessie was as pale as death, and her mother quite as bad; the latter kept saying anxiously as she hugged her pretty daughter:
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading "Oh! are you sure you are not badly burned, dearest, are you positive?"
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Bessie was as pale as death, and her mother quite as bad; the latter kept saying anxiously as she hugged her pretty daughter:
someone who is a detective
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In extinguishing the fire he had used his hands as well as his feet, and if he received a number of painful burns in doing this, at the time he did not know it.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading In extinguishing the fire he had used his hands as well as his feet, and if he received a number of painful burns in doing this, at the time he did not know it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
put on clothes
From this reading Then turning swiftly he helped Mrs. Gibbs and Bessie slap out the last vestige of smouldering fire in the ruined dress of the girl.
EVERYdeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
extinguishingnounUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning
From this reading In extinguishing the fire he had used his hands as well as his feet, and if he received a number of painful burns in doing this, at the time he did not know it.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading In extinguishing the fire he had used his hands as well as his feet, and if he received a number of painful burns in doing this, at the time he did not know it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
start firing a weapon
From this reading In extinguishing the fire he had used his hands as well as his feet, and if he received a number of painful burns in doing this, at the time he did not know it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
GibbsnounUS /ɡɪbz/
United States chemist (1839-1903)
From this reading Then turning swiftly he helped Mrs. Gibbs and Bessie slap out the last vestige of smouldering fire in the ruined dress of the girl.
a young female
From this reading Then turning swiftly he helped Mrs. Gibbs and Bessie slap out the last vestige of smouldering fire in the ruined dress of the girl.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading In extinguishing the fire he had used his hands as well as his feet, and if he received a number of painful burns in doing this, at the time he did not know it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Then turning swiftly he helped Mrs. Gibbs and Bessie slap out the last vestige of smouldering fire in the ruined dress of the girl.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Bessie was as pale as death, and her mother quite as bad; the latter kept saying anxiously as she hugged her pretty daughter:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In extinguishing the fire he had used his hands as well as his feet, and if he received a number of painful burns in doing this, at the time he did not know it.
huggedverbUS /hʌɡd/
inflected form of “hug” — hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading Bessie was as pale as death, and her mother quite as bad; the latter kept saying anxiously as she hugged her pretty daughter:
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In extinguishing the fire he had used his hands as well as his feet, and if he received a number of painful burns in doing this, at the time he did not know it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In extinguishing the fire he had used his hands as well as his feet, and if he received a number of painful burns in doing this, at the time he did not know it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In extinguishing the fire he had used his hands as well as his feet, and if he received a number of painful burns in doing this, at the time he did not know it.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Bessie was as pale as death, and her mother quite as bad; the latter kept saying anxiously as she hugged her pretty daughter:
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In extinguishing the fire he had used his hands as well as his feet, and if he received a number of painful burns in doing this, at the time he did not know it.
immediately past
From this reading Then turning swiftly he helped Mrs. Gibbs and Bessie slap out the last vestige of smouldering fire in the ruined dress of the girl.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Bessie was as pale as death, and her mother quite as bad; the latter kept saying anxiously as she hugged her pretty daughter:
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 GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Bessie was as pale as death, and her mother quite as bad; the latter kept saying anxiously as she hugged her pretty daughter:
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Then turning swiftly he helped Mrs. Gibbs and Bessie slap out the last vestige of smouldering fire in the ruined dress of the girl.
not any; not one
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In extinguishing the fire he had used his hands as well as his feet, and if he received a number of painful burns in doing this, at the time he did not know it.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In extinguishing the fire he had used his hands as well as his feet, and if he received a number of painful burns in doing this, at the time he did not know it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh! are you sure you are not badly burned, dearest, are you positive?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
and nothing more
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then turning swiftly he helped Mrs. Gibbs and Bessie slap out the last vestige of smouldering fire in the ruined dress of the girl.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading In extinguishing the fire he had used his hands as well as his feet, and if he received a number of painful burns in doing this, at the time he did not know it.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Bessie was as pale as death, and her mother quite as bad; the latter kept saying anxiously as she hugged her pretty daughter:
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading "Oh! are you sure you are not badly burned, dearest, are you positive?"
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Bessie was as pale as death, and her mother quite as bad; the latter kept saying anxiously as she hugged her pretty daughter:
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Bessie was as pale as death, and her mother quite as bad; the latter kept saying anxiously as she hugged her pretty daughter:
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading In extinguishing the fire he had used his hands as well as his feet, and if he received a number of painful burns in doing this, at the time he did not know it.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading Then turning swiftly he helped Mrs. Gibbs and Bessie slap out the last vestige of smouldering fire in the ruined dress of the girl.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Bessie was as pale as death, and her mother quite as bad; the latter kept saying anxiously as she hugged her pretty daughter:
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bessie was as pale as death, and her mother quite as bad; the latter kept saying anxiously as she hugged her pretty daughter:
shredsnounUS /ʃredz/
plural of “shred” — a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
slapverbUS /slæp/
hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
From this reading Then turning swiftly he helped Mrs. Gibbs and Bessie slap out the last vestige of smouldering fire in the ruined dress of the girl.
smoulderingadjective
showing scarcely suppressed anger
From this reading Then turning swiftly he helped Mrs. Gibbs and Bessie slap out the last vestige of smouldering fire in the ruined dress of the girl.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Oh! are you sure you are not badly burned, dearest, are you positive?"
in a swift manner
From this reading Then turning swiftly he helped Mrs. Gibbs and Bessie slap out the last vestige of smouldering fire in the ruined dress of the girl.
TearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then turning swiftly he helped Mrs. Gibbs and Bessie slap out the last vestige of smouldering fire in the ruined dress of the girl.
in or at that place or location
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In extinguishing the fire he had used his hands as well as his feet, and if he received a number of painful burns in doing this, at the time he did not know it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In extinguishing the fire he had used his hands as well as his feet, and if he received a number of painful burns in doing this, at the time he did not know it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
trampledverbUS /ˈtræmpəld/
past form of “trample” — tread or stomp heavily or roughly
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Then turning swiftly he helped Mrs. Gibbs and Bessie slap out the last vestige of smouldering fire in the ruined dress of the girl.
underfootadverbUS /ˌʌndərˈfʊt/
under the feet
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading In extinguishing the fire he had used his hands as well as his feet, and if he received a number of painful burns in doing this, at the time he did not know it.
vestigenounUS /ˈvestɪdʒ/
an indication that something has been present
From this reading Then turning swiftly he helped Mrs. Gibbs and Bessie slap out the last vestige of smouldering fire in the ruined dress of the girl.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
(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 In extinguishing the fire he had used his hands as well as his feet, and if he received a number of painful burns in doing this, at the time he did not know it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
the words that are spoken
From this reading GOOD WORDS ON EVERY SIDE Tearing down the blazing curtains, of which there were only a few shreds left, Dick trampled them underfoot until he had seen that there was really no more danger to be feared from that source.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh! are you sure you are not badly burned, dearest, are you positive?"
