used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE story begins with the emotions of two women--the two women principally concerned--on a morning ten days after Jethro Jayne had imprudently indulged in sweet cider at the market dinner in Liddleshorn.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading She looked well able to take care of herself; an up-to-date girl, accustomed to fight her way alone, to meet men on their own ground, to jealously look after her own interests.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading She looked well able to take care of herself; an up-to-date girl, accustomed to fight her way alone, to meet men on their own ground, to jealously look after her own interests.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE story begins with the emotions of two women--the two women principally concerned--on a morning ten days after Jethro Jayne had imprudently indulged in sweet cider at the market dinner in Liddleshorn.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She looked well able to take care of herself; an up-to-date girl, accustomed to fight her way alone, to meet men on their own ground, to jealously look after her own interests.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She looked well able to take care of herself; an up-to-date girl, accustomed to fight her way alone, to meet men on their own ground, to jealously look after her own interests.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was, however, an occasional haggard line at her mouth, and in her well-opened, rather prominent gray eyes was a hunted, hopeless look.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE story begins with the emotions of two women--the two women principally concerned--on a morning ten days after Jethro Jayne had imprudently indulged in sweet cider at the market dinner in Liddleshorn.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading THE story begins with the emotions of two women--the two women principally concerned--on a morning ten days after Jethro Jayne had imprudently indulged in sweet cider at the market dinner in Liddleshorn.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was a big, fair girl; a handsome girl, in the elementary way that satisfies most men.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading She looked well able to take care of herself; an up-to-date girl, accustomed to fight her way alone, to meet men on their own ground, to jealously look after her own interests.
cidernounUS /ˈsaɪdər/
a beverage made from juice pressed from apples
From this reading THE story begins with the emotions of two women--the two women principally concerned--on a morning ten days after Jethro Jayne had imprudently indulged in sweet cider at the market dinner in Liddleshorn.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading THE story begins with the emotions of two women--the two women principally concerned--on a morning ten days after Jethro Jayne had imprudently indulged in sweet cider at the market dinner in Liddleshorn.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE story begins with the emotions of two women--the two women principally concerned--on a morning ten days after Jethro Jayne had imprudently indulged in sweet cider at the market dinner in Liddleshorn.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE story begins with the emotions of two women--the two women principally concerned--on a morning ten days after Jethro Jayne had imprudently indulged in sweet cider at the market dinner in Liddleshorn.
elementaryadjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentri/
easy and not involved or complicated
From this reading She was a big, fair girl; a handsome girl, in the elementary way that satisfies most men.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading THE story begins with the emotions of two women--the two women principally concerned--on a morning ten days after Jethro Jayne had imprudently indulged in sweet cider at the market dinner in Liddleshorn.
opinion or judgment
From this reading There was, however, an occasional haggard line at her mouth, and in her well-opened, rather prominent gray eyes was a hunted, hopeless look.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading She was a big, fair girl; a handsome girl, in the elementary way that satisfies most men.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading She looked well able to take care of herself; an up-to-date girl, accustomed to fight her way alone, to meet men on their own ground, to jealously look after her own interests.
a young female
From this reading She was a big, fair girl; a handsome girl, in the elementary way that satisfies most men.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading There was, however, an occasional haggard line at her mouth, and in her well-opened, rather prominent gray eyes was a hunted, hopeless look.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading She looked well able to take care of herself; an up-to-date girl, accustomed to fight her way alone, to meet men on their own ground, to jealously look after her own interests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE story begins with the emotions of two women--the two women principally concerned--on a morning ten days after Jethro Jayne had imprudently indulged in sweet cider at the market dinner in Liddleshorn.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading There was, however, an occasional haggard line at her mouth, and in her well-opened, rather prominent gray eyes was a hunted, hopeless look.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading She was a big, fair girl; a handsome girl, in the elementary way that satisfies most men.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She looked well able to take care of herself; an up-to-date girl, accustomed to fight her way alone, to meet men on their own ground, to jealously look after her own interests.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She looked well able to take care of herself; an up-to-date girl, accustomed to fight her way alone, to meet men on their own ground, to jealously look after her own interests.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading There was, however, an occasional haggard line at her mouth, and in her well-opened, rather prominent gray eyes was a hunted, hopeless look.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There was, however, an occasional haggard line at her mouth, and in her well-opened, rather prominent gray eyes was a hunted, hopeless look.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading There was, however, an occasional haggard line at her mouth, and in her well-opened, rather prominent gray eyes was a hunted, hopeless look.
imprudentlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːdəntli/
in an imprudent manner
From this reading THE story begins with the emotions of two women--the two women principally concerned--on a morning ten days after Jethro Jayne had imprudently indulged in sweet cider at the market dinner in Liddleshorn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE story begins with the emotions of two women--the two women principally concerned--on a morning ten days after Jethro Jayne had imprudently indulged in sweet cider at the market dinner in Liddleshorn.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading THE story begins with the emotions of two women--the two women principally concerned--on a morning ten days after Jethro Jayne had imprudently indulged in sweet cider at the market dinner in Liddleshorn.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading She looked well able to take care of herself; an up-to-date girl, accustomed to fight her way alone, to meet men on their own ground, to jealously look after her own interests.
Jayne
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From this reading THE story begins with the emotions of two women--the two women principally concerned--on a morning ten days after Jethro Jayne had imprudently indulged in sweet cider at the market dinner in Liddleshorn.
jealouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒeləsli/
with jealousy
From this reading She looked well able to take care of herself; an up-to-date girl, accustomed to fight her way alone, to meet men on their own ground, to jealously look after her own interests.
Jethro
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From this reading THE story begins with the emotions of two women--the two women principally concerned--on a morning ten days after Jethro Jayne had imprudently indulged in sweet cider at the market dinner in Liddleshorn.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading One woman was young--twenty-five or less.
Liddleshorn
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From this reading THE story begins with the emotions of two women--the two women principally concerned--on a morning ten days after Jethro Jayne had imprudently indulged in sweet cider at the market dinner in Liddleshorn.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading There was, however, an occasional haggard line at her mouth, and in her well-opened, rather prominent gray eyes was a hunted, hopeless look.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked well able to take care of herself; an up-to-date girl, accustomed to fight her way alone, to meet men on their own ground, to jealously look after her own interests.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked well able to take care of herself; an up-to-date girl, accustomed to fight her way alone, to meet men on their own ground, to jealously look after her own interests.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading THE story begins with the emotions of two women--the two women principally concerned--on a morning ten days after Jethro Jayne had imprudently indulged in sweet cider at the market dinner in Liddleshorn.
come together
From this reading She looked well able to take care of herself; an up-to-date girl, accustomed to fight her way alone, to meet men on their own ground, to jealously look after her own interests.
the force of workers available
From this reading She was a big, fair girl; a handsome girl, in the elementary way that satisfies most men.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE story begins with the emotions of two women--the two women principally concerned--on a morning ten days after Jethro Jayne had imprudently indulged in sweet cider at the market dinner in Liddleshorn.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She was a big, fair girl; a handsome girl, in the elementary way that satisfies most men.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading There was, however, an occasional haggard line at her mouth, and in her well-opened, rather prominent gray eyes was a hunted, hopeless look.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading There was, however, an occasional haggard line at her mouth, and in her well-opened, rather prominent gray eyes was a hunted, hopeless look.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE story begins with the emotions of two women--the two women principally concerned--on a morning ten days after Jethro Jayne had imprudently indulged in sweet cider at the market dinner in Liddleshorn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE story begins with the emotions of two women--the two women principally concerned--on a morning ten days after Jethro Jayne had imprudently indulged in sweet cider at the market dinner in Liddleshorn.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One woman was young--twenty-five or less.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One woman was young--twenty-five or less.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She looked well able to take care of herself; an up-to-date girl, accustomed to fight her way alone, to meet men on their own ground, to jealously look after her own interests.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading THE story begins with the emotions of two women--the two women principally concerned--on a morning ten days after Jethro Jayne had imprudently indulged in sweet cider at the market dinner in Liddleshorn.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading There was, however, an occasional haggard line at her mouth, and in her well-opened, rather prominent gray eyes was a hunted, hopeless look.
on the contrary
From this reading There was, however, an occasional haggard line at her mouth, and in her well-opened, rather prominent gray eyes was a hunted, hopeless look.
satisfiesverbUS /ˈsætɪsfaɪz/
third-person singular of “satisfy” — meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading She was a big, fair girl; a handsome girl, in the elementary way that satisfies most men.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a big, fair girl; a handsome girl, in the elementary way that satisfies most men.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE story begins with the emotions of two women--the two women principally concerned--on a morning ten days after Jethro Jayne had imprudently indulged in sweet cider at the market dinner in Liddleshorn.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading THE story begins with the emotions of two women--the two women principally concerned--on a morning ten days after Jethro Jayne had imprudently indulged in sweet cider at the market dinner in Liddleshorn.
carry out
From this reading She looked well able to take care of herself; an up-to-date girl, accustomed to fight her way alone, to meet men on their own ground, to jealously look after her own interests.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading THE story begins with the emotions of two women--the two women principally concerned--on a morning ten days after Jethro Jayne had imprudently indulged in sweet cider at the market dinner in Liddleshorn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was a big, fair girl; a handsome girl, in the elementary way that satisfies most men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE story begins with the emotions of two women--the two women principally concerned--on a morning ten days after Jethro Jayne had imprudently indulged in sweet cider at the market dinner in Liddleshorn.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She looked well able to take care of herself; an up-to-date girl, accustomed to fight her way alone, to meet men on their own ground, to jealously look after her own interests.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was, however, an occasional haggard line at her mouth, and in her well-opened, rather prominent gray eyes was a hunted, hopeless look.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She looked well able to take care of herself; an up-to-date girl, accustomed to fight her way alone, to meet men on their own ground, to jealously look after her own interests.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading One woman was young--twenty-five or less.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE story begins with the emotions of two women--the two women principally concerned--on a morning ten days after Jethro Jayne had imprudently indulged in sweet cider at the market dinner in Liddleshorn.
up-to-dateadjective
reflecting the latest information or changes
From this reading She looked well able to take care of herself; an up-to-date girl, accustomed to fight her way alone, to meet men on their own ground, to jealously look after her own interests.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One woman was young--twenty-five or less.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was a big, fair girl; a handsome girl, in the elementary way that satisfies most men.
(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 She looked well able to take care of herself; an up-to-date girl, accustomed to fight her way alone, to meet men on their own ground, to jealously look after her own interests.
well-opened
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From this reading There was, however, an occasional haggard line at her mouth, and in her well-opened, rather prominent gray eyes was a hunted, hopeless look.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE story begins with the emotions of two women--the two women principally concerned--on a morning ten days after Jethro Jayne had imprudently indulged in sweet cider at the market dinner in Liddleshorn.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading One woman was young--twenty-five or less.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE story begins with the emotions of two women--the two women principally concerned--on a morning ten days after Jethro Jayne had imprudently indulged in sweet cider at the market dinner in Liddleshorn.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading One woman was young--twenty-five or less.
