used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I told you I ain’t the kind to be afraid,” she tossed back, almost indifferently; and suddenly she began to walk on with a rapid step.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading “I told you I ain’t the kind to be afraid,” she tossed back, almost indifferently; and suddenly she began to walk on with a rapid step.
ain't
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From this reading “I told you I ain’t the kind to be afraid,” she tossed back, almost indifferently; and suddenly she began to walk on with a rapid step.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “I told you I ain’t the kind to be afraid,” she tossed back, almost indifferently; and suddenly she began to walk on with a rapid step.
alterationsnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading These alterations of mood were the despair and joy of Ethan Frome.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I told you I ain’t the kind to be afraid,” she tossed back, almost indifferently; and suddenly she began to walk on with a rapid step.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The motions of her mind were as incalculable as the flit of a bird in the branches.
attachverbUS /əˈtætʃ/
cause to be attached
From this reading The fact that he had no right to show his feelings, and thus provoke the expression of hers, made him attach a fantastic importance to every change in her look and tone.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “I told you I ain’t the kind to be afraid,” she tossed back, almost indifferently; and suddenly she began to walk on with a rapid step.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I told you I ain’t the kind to be afraid,” she tossed back, almost indifferently; and suddenly she began to walk on with a rapid step.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “I told you I ain’t the kind to be afraid,” she tossed back, almost indifferently; and suddenly she began to walk on with a rapid step.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The motions of her mind were as incalculable as the flit of a bird in the branches.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The motions of her mind were as incalculable as the flit of a bird in the branches.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The fact that he had no right to show his feelings, and thus provoke the expression of hers, made him attach a fantastic importance to every change in her look and tone.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading These alterations of mood were the despair and joy of Ethan Frome.
despairedverbUS /dɪˈsperd/
past form of “despair” — abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart
From this reading Now he thought she understood him, and feared; now he was sure she did not, and despaired.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Now he thought she understood him, and feared; now he was sure she did not, and despaired.
Ethan
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From this reading These alterations of mood were the despair and joy of Ethan Frome.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The fact that he had no right to show his feelings, and thus provoke the expression of hers, made him attach a fantastic importance to every change in her look and tone.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The fact that he had no right to show his feelings, and thus provoke the expression of hers, made him attach a fantastic importance to every change in her look and tone.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that he had no right to show his feelings, and thus provoke the expression of hers, made him attach a fantastic importance to every change in her look and tone.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading The fact that he had no right to show his feelings, and thus provoke the expression of hers, made him attach a fantastic importance to every change in her look and tone.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Now he thought she understood him, and feared; now he was sure she did not, and despaired.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The fact that he had no right to show his feelings, and thus provoke the expression of hers, made him attach a fantastic importance to every change in her look and tone.
flitverbUS /flɪt/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading The motions of her mind were as incalculable as the flit of a bird in the branches.
Frome
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From this reading These alterations of mood were the despair and joy of Ethan Frome.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fact that he had no right to show his feelings, and thus provoke the expression of hers, made him attach a fantastic importance to every change in her look and tone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fact that he had no right to show his feelings, and thus provoke the expression of hers, made him attach a fantastic importance to every change in her look and tone.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The motions of her mind were as incalculable as the flit of a bird in the branches.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading The fact that he had no right to show his feelings, and thus provoke the expression of hers, made him attach a fantastic importance to every change in her look and tone.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The fact that he had no right to show his feelings, and thus provoke the expression of hers, made him attach a fantastic importance to every change in her look and tone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fact that he had no right to show his feelings, and thus provoke the expression of hers, made him attach a fantastic importance to every change in her look and tone.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I told you I ain’t the kind to be afraid,” she tossed back, almost indifferently; and suddenly she began to walk on with a rapid step.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The fact that he had no right to show his feelings, and thus provoke the expression of hers, made him attach a fantastic importance to every change in her look and tone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The motions of her mind were as incalculable as the flit of a bird in the branches.
incalculableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkælkjələbəl/
not able to be computed or enumerated
From this reading The motions of her mind were as incalculable as the flit of a bird in the branches.
indifferentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/
with indifference; in an indifferent manner
From this reading “I told you I ain’t the kind to be afraid,” she tossed back, almost indifferently; and suddenly she began to walk on with a rapid step.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading These alterations of mood were the despair and joy of Ethan Frome.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “I told you I ain’t the kind to be afraid,” she tossed back, almost indifferently; and suddenly she began to walk on with a rapid step.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The fact that he had no right to show his feelings, and thus provoke the expression of hers, made him attach a fantastic importance to every change in her look and tone.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The fact that he had no right to show his feelings, and thus provoke the expression of hers, made him attach a fantastic importance to every change in her look and tone.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The motions of her mind were as incalculable as the flit of a bird in the branches.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading These alterations of mood were the despair and joy of Ethan Frome.
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading The motions of her mind were as incalculable as the flit of a bird in the branches.
not any; not one
From this reading The fact that he had no right to show his feelings, and thus provoke the expression of hers, made him attach a fantastic importance to every change in her look and tone.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now he thought she understood him, and feared; now he was sure she did not, and despaired.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now he thought she understood him, and feared; now he was sure she did not, and despaired.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These alterations of mood were the despair and joy of Ethan Frome.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I told you I ain’t the kind to be afraid,” she tossed back, almost indifferently; and suddenly she began to walk on with a rapid step.
provokeverbUS /prəˈvoʊk/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading The fact that he had no right to show his feelings, and thus provoke the expression of hers, made him attach a fantastic importance to every change in her look and tone.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading “I told you I ain’t the kind to be afraid,” she tossed back, almost indifferently; and suddenly she began to walk on with a rapid step.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The fact that he had no right to show his feelings, and thus provoke the expression of hers, made him attach a fantastic importance to every change in her look and tone.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I told you I ain’t the kind to be afraid,” she tossed back, almost indifferently; and suddenly she began to walk on with a rapid step.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The fact that he had no right to show his feelings, and thus provoke the expression of hers, made him attach a fantastic importance to every change in her look and tone.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading “I told you I ain’t the kind to be afraid,” she tossed back, almost indifferently; and suddenly she began to walk on with a rapid step.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading “I told you I ain’t the kind to be afraid,” she tossed back, almost indifferently; and suddenly she began to walk on with a rapid step.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Now he thought she understood him, and feared; now he was sure she did not, and despaired.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fact that he had no right to show his feelings, and thus provoke the expression of hers, made him attach a fantastic importance to every change in her look and tone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I told you I ain’t the kind to be afraid,” she tossed back, almost indifferently; and suddenly she began to walk on with a rapid step.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These alterations of mood were the despair and joy of Ethan Frome.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Now he thought she understood him, and feared; now he was sure she did not, and despaired.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The fact that he had no right to show his feelings, and thus provoke the expression of hers, made him attach a fantastic importance to every change in her look and tone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I told you I ain’t the kind to be afraid,” she tossed back, almost indifferently; and suddenly she began to walk on with a rapid step.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “I told you I ain’t the kind to be afraid,” she tossed back, almost indifferently; and suddenly she began to walk on with a rapid step.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The fact that he had no right to show his feelings, and thus provoke the expression of hers, made him attach a fantastic importance to every change in her look and tone.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading “I told you I ain’t the kind to be afraid,” she tossed back, almost indifferently; and suddenly she began to walk on with a rapid step.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Now he thought she understood him, and feared; now he was sure she did not, and despaired.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading “I told you I ain’t the kind to be afraid,” she tossed back, almost indifferently; and suddenly she began to walk on with a rapid step.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now he thought she understood him, and feared; now he was sure she did not, and despaired.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These alterations of mood were the despair and joy of Ethan Frome.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I told you I ain’t the kind to be afraid,” she tossed back, almost indifferently; and suddenly she began to walk on with a rapid step.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I told you I ain’t the kind to be afraid,” she tossed back, almost indifferently; and suddenly she began to walk on with a rapid step.
