used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Faith could not have been a woman and not understood their meaning.
alternatingadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərneɪtɪŋ/
(of a current) reversing direction
From this reading For a second her lids fell in a tell-tale manner, and her cheeks paled and reddened with each alternating emotion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Faith could not have been a woman and not understood their meaning.
ARRESTverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading MAG BRADY'S ARREST.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She knew she must resent the young man's words at once, but her confusion of the moment rendered her powerless to do so.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Faith could not have been a woman and not understood their meaning.
BRADY'SnounUS /ˈbreɪdiz/
possessive form of “brady” — United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896)
From this reading MAG BRADY'S ARREST.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She knew she must resent the young man's words at once, but her confusion of the moment rendered her powerless to do so.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading For a second her lids fell in a tell-tale manner, and her cheeks paled and reddened with each alternating emotion.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading She knew she must resent the young man's words at once, but her confusion of the moment rendered her powerless to do so.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Faith could not have been a woman and not understood their meaning.
Denton's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no mistaking young Denton's words or looks.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She knew she must resent the young man's words at once, but her confusion of the moment rendered her powerless to do so.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading For a second her lids fell in a tell-tale manner, and her cheeks paled and reddened with each alternating emotion.
any strong feeling
From this reading For a second her lids fell in a tell-tale manner, and her cheeks paled and reddened with each alternating emotion.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Faith could not have been a woman and not understood their meaning.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading For a second her lids fell in a tell-tale manner, and her cheeks paled and reddened with each alternating emotion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a second her lids fell in a tell-tale manner, and her cheeks paled and reddened with each alternating emotion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Faith could not have been a woman and not understood their meaning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For a second her lids fell in a tell-tale manner, and her cheeks paled and reddened with each alternating emotion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a second her lids fell in a tell-tale manner, and her cheeks paled and reddened with each alternating emotion.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew she must resent the young man's words at once, but her confusion of the moment rendered her powerless to do so.
lidsnounUS /lɪdz/
plural of “lid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading For a second her lids fell in a tell-tale manner, and her cheeks paled and reddened with each alternating emotion.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading There was no mistaking young Denton's words or looks.
MAGnounUS /mæɡ/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading MAG BRADY'S ARREST.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She knew she must resent the young man's words at once, but her confusion of the moment rendered her powerless to do so.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For a second her lids fell in a tell-tale manner, and her cheeks paled and reddened with each alternating emotion.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Faith could not have been a woman and not understood their meaning.
mistakingnounUS /mɪˈsteɪkɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading There was no mistaking young Denton's words or looks.
a particular point in time
From this reading She knew she must resent the young man's words at once, but her confusion of the moment rendered her powerless to do so.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She knew she must resent the young man's words at once, but her confusion of the moment rendered her powerless to do so.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no mistaking young Denton's words or looks.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Faith could not have been a woman and not understood their meaning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She knew she must resent the young man's words at once, but her confusion of the moment rendered her powerless to do so.
on one occasion
From this reading She knew she must resent the young man's words at once, but her confusion of the moment rendered her powerless to do so.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was no mistaking young Denton's words or looks.
paledverbUS /peɪld/
past form of “pale” — turn pale, as if in fear
From this reading For a second her lids fell in a tell-tale manner, and her cheeks paled and reddened with each alternating emotion.
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading She knew she must resent the young man's words at once, but her confusion of the moment rendered her powerless to do so.
reddenedadjective
(especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion
From this reading For a second her lids fell in a tell-tale manner, and her cheeks paled and reddened with each alternating emotion.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading She knew she must resent the young man's words at once, but her confusion of the moment rendered her powerless to do so.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading She knew she must resent the young man's words at once, but her confusion of the moment rendered her powerless to do so.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading For a second her lids fell in a tell-tale manner, and her cheeks paled and reddened with each alternating emotion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew she must resent the young man's words at once, but her confusion of the moment rendered her powerless to do so.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She knew she must resent the young man's words at once, but her confusion of the moment rendered her powerless to do so.
tell-tale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For a second her lids fell in a tell-tale manner, and her cheeks paled and reddened with each alternating emotion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She knew she must resent the young man's words at once, but her confusion of the moment rendered her powerless to do so.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Faith could not have been a woman and not understood their meaning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no mistaking young Denton's words or looks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She knew she must resent the young man's words at once, but her confusion of the moment rendered her powerless to do so.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Faith could not have been a woman and not understood their meaning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no mistaking young Denton's words or looks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For a second her lids fell in a tell-tale manner, and her cheeks paled and reddened with each alternating emotion.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Faith could not have been a woman and not understood their meaning.
the words that are spoken
From this reading There was no mistaking young Denton's words or looks.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There was no mistaking young Denton's words or looks.
