adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading The Countess de Saldar, like other adventurers, has her star.
animalnounUS /ˈænəməl/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Is it her extraordinary heroism impelling her onward, or infatuated rashness? or is it her mere animal love of conflict?
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She has seen her brother pointed out unmistakeably as the tailor-fellow.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She has seen her brother pointed out unmistakeably as the tailor-fellow.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading There is yet time to cast him off or fly with him.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
ComicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading Is it her extraordinary heroism impelling her onward, or infatuated rashness? or is it her mere animal love of conflict?
CountessnounUS /ˈkaʊntəs/
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
Demogorgonnoun
(Greek mythology) a mysterious and terrifying deity of the underworld
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
dreadfuladjectiveUS /ˈdredfəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
extraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Is it her extraordinary heroism impelling her onward, or infatuated rashness? or is it her mere animal love of conflict?
flyverbUS /flaɪ/
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading There is yet time to cast him off or fly with him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has seen her brother pointed out unmistakeably as the tailor-fellow.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading Is it her extraordinary heroism impelling her onward, or infatuated rashness? or is it her mere animal love of conflict?
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There is yet time to cast him off or fly with him.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
impellingadjective
markedly effective as if by emotional pressure
From this reading Is it her extraordinary heroism impelling her onward, or infatuated rashness? or is it her mere animal love of conflict?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
infatuatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfætʃuːeɪtɪd/
marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness
From this reading Is it her extraordinary heroism impelling her onward, or infatuated rashness? or is it her mere animal love of conflict?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Is it her extraordinary heroism impelling her onward, or infatuated rashness? or is it her mere animal love of conflict?
jawsnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The Countess de Saldar, like other adventurers, has her star.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Is it her extraordinary heroism impelling her onward, or infatuated rashness? or is it her mere animal love of conflict?
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Is it her extraordinary heroism impelling her onward, or infatuated rashness? or is it her mere animal love of conflict?
MusenounUS /mjuːz/
in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There is yet time to cast him off or fly with him.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading Is it her extraordinary heroism impelling her onward, or infatuated rashness? or is it her mere animal love of conflict?
open-eyedadjective
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Countess de Saldar, like other adventurers, has her star.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She has seen her brother pointed out unmistakeably as the tailor-fellow.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
having a point
From this reading She has seen her brother pointed out unmistakeably as the tailor-fellow.
rashnessnoun
the trait of acting rashly and without prudence
From this reading Is it her extraordinary heroism impelling her onward, or infatuated rashness? or is it her mere animal love of conflict?
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
rushverbUS /rʌʃ/
move hurridly
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
Saldar
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From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She has seen her brother pointed out unmistakeably as the tailor-fellow.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She has seen her brother pointed out unmistakeably as the tailor-fellow.
starnounUS /stɑːr/
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The Countess de Saldar, like other adventurers, has her star.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
tailor-fellow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She has seen her brother pointed out unmistakeably as the tailor-fellow.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is yet time to cast him off or fly with him.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There is yet time to cast him off or fly with him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
toughlyadverb
in a ruggedly tough manner
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
unmistakeably
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She has seen her brother pointed out unmistakeably as the tailor-fellow.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading There is yet time to cast him off or fly with him.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading There is yet time to cast him off or fly with him.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now, to clear up a point or two: You may think the Comic Muse is straining human nature rather toughly in making the Countess de Saldar rush open-eyed into the jaws of Demogorgon, dreadful to her.
