used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I intended to tell her that I had fallen upon a piece of broken glass, and I was ready to give the same account to my spouse.
allayverbUS /əˈleɪ/
lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading The blood was at length stopped, but I was unable to allay the swelling or remove the marks of her cruel teeth.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "At this moment the old woman came for me, and appeared surprised at the situation in which she beheld me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The blood was at length stopped, but I was unable to allay the swelling or remove the marks of her cruel teeth.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading "At this moment the old woman came for me, and appeared surprised at the situation in which she beheld me.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading I intended to tell her that I had fallen upon a piece of broken glass, and I was ready to give the same account to my spouse.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "At this moment the old woman came for me, and appeared surprised at the situation in which she beheld me.
censernounUS /ˈsensər/
a container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual)
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The blood was at length stopped, but I was unable to allay the swelling or remove the marks of her cruel teeth.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
disfiguredadjectiveUS /dɪˈsfɪɡjərd/
having the appearance spoiled
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
entreatiesnounUS /enˈtriːtiz/
plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading I intended to tell her that I had fallen upon a piece of broken glass, and I was ready to give the same account to my spouse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "At this moment the old woman came for me, and appeared surprised at the situation in which she beheld me.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I intended to tell her that I had fallen upon a piece of broken glass, and I was ready to give the same account to my spouse.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading I intended to tell her that I had fallen upon a piece of broken glass, and I was ready to give the same account to my spouse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I intended to tell her that I had fallen upon a piece of broken glass, and I was ready to give the same account to my spouse.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading But the treacherous Zaliza had previously informed her of the whole matter.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading I intended to tell her that I had fallen upon a piece of broken glass, and I was ready to give the same account to my spouse.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
kissingnounUS /ˈkɪsɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
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 Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The blood was at length stopped, but I was unable to allay the swelling or remove the marks of her cruel teeth.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading The blood was at length stopped, but I was unable to allay the swelling or remove the marks of her cruel teeth.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But the treacherous Zaliza had previously informed her of the whole matter.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
a particular point in time
From this reading "At this moment the old woman came for me, and appeared surprised at the situation in which she beheld me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "At this moment the old woman came for me, and appeared surprised at the situation in which she beheld me.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The blood was at length stopped, but I was unable to allay the swelling or remove the marks of her cruel teeth.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
win a victory over
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading I intended to tell her that I had fallen upon a piece of broken glass, and I was ready to give the same account to my spouse.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading But the treacherous Zaliza had previously informed her of the whole matter.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading I intended to tell her that I had fallen upon a piece of broken glass, and I was ready to give the same account to my spouse.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading The blood was at length stopped, but I was unable to allay the swelling or remove the marks of her cruel teeth.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I intended to tell her that I had fallen upon a piece of broken glass, and I was ready to give the same account to my spouse.
self-lovenoun
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
do one's shopping
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading "At this moment the old woman came for me, and appeared surprised at the situation in which she beheld me.
spousenounUS /spaʊs/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading I intended to tell her that I had fallen upon a piece of broken glass, and I was ready to give the same account to my spouse.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The blood was at length stopped, but I was unable to allay the swelling or remove the marks of her cruel teeth.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "At this moment the old woman came for me, and appeared surprised at the situation in which she beheld me.
swellingnounUS /ˈswelɪŋ/
an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
From this reading The blood was at length stopped, but I was unable to allay the swelling or remove the marks of her cruel teeth.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading The blood was at length stopped, but I was unable to allay the swelling or remove the marks of her cruel teeth.
express in words
From this reading I intended to tell her that I had fallen upon a piece of broken glass, and I was ready to give the same account to my spouse.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I intended to tell her that I had fallen upon a piece of broken glass, and I was ready to give the same account to my spouse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "At this moment the old woman came for me, and appeared surprised at the situation in which she beheld me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The blood was at length stopped, but I was unable to allay the swelling or remove the marks of her cruel teeth.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading But the treacherous Zaliza had previously informed her of the whole matter.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The blood was at length stopped, but I was unable to allay the swelling or remove the marks of her cruel teeth.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I intended to tell her that I had fallen upon a piece of broken glass, and I was ready to give the same account to my spouse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "At this moment the old woman came for me, and appeared surprised at the situation in which she beheld me.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading But the treacherous Zaliza had previously informed her of the whole matter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Overcome by self-love more than by her entreaties, I retired into a dark part of the shop, and presented my cheek; but instead of kissing it, she bit it with such force as made me cry out; and I was left alone with the censer in my hand, my cheek bathed in blood, and my countenance totally disfigured.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "At this moment the old woman came for me, and appeared surprised at the situation in which she beheld me.
Zaliza
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the treacherous Zaliza had previously informed her of the whole matter.
