used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a figure of fun and an object of ridicule, she might not have created more than a ripple with the faculty.
abductorsnounUS /æbˈdʌktərz/
plural of “abductor” — someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)
From this reading MISS LEECE Yes, there stood the hideous, grotesque effigy just where her abductors had left her the night before, her green veil floating in the breezes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As a figure of fun and an object of ridicule, she might not have created more than a ripple with the faculty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As a figure of fun and an object of ridicule, she might not have created more than a ripple with the faculty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a figure of fun and an object of ridicule, she might not have created more than a ripple with the faculty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The figure itself might never have been recognized, but a placard which had been pinned on the front of the old ulster left no room for doubt.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading MISS LEECE Yes, there stood the hideous, grotesque effigy just where her abductors had left her the night before, her green veil floating in the breezes.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading MISS LEECE Yes, there stood the hideous, grotesque effigy just where her abductors had left her the night before, her green veil floating in the breezes.
brewingnounUS /ˈbruːɪŋ/
the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast
From this reading And trouble was certainly brewing that memorable morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was evident that Miss Leece's function, even in effigy, was to make trouble.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading And trouble was certainly brewing that memorable morning.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading As a figure of fun and an object of ridicule, she might not have created more than a ripple with the faculty.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The figure itself might never have been recognized, but a placard which had been pinned on the front of the old ulster left no room for doubt.
effigynounUS /ˈefɪdʒi/
a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)
From this reading MISS LEECE Yes, there stood the hideous, grotesque effigy just where her abductors had left her the night before, her green veil floating in the breezes.
divisible by two
From this reading But it was evident that Miss Leece's function, even in effigy, was to make trouble.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading But it was evident that Miss Leece's function, even in effigy, was to make trouble.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading As a figure of fun and an object of ridicule, she might not have created more than a ripple with the faculty.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading As a figure of fun and an object of ridicule, she might not have created more than a ripple with the faculty.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading MISS LEECE Yes, there stood the hideous, grotesque effigy just where her abductors had left her the night before, her green veil floating in the breezes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The figure itself might never have been recognized, but a placard which had been pinned on the front of the old ulster left no room for doubt.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The figure itself might never have been recognized, but a placard which had been pinned on the front of the old ulster left no room for doubt.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading As a figure of fun and an object of ridicule, she might not have created more than a ripple with the faculty.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading But it was evident that Miss Leece's function, even in effigy, was to make trouble.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading MISS LEECE Yes, there stood the hideous, grotesque effigy just where her abductors had left her the night before, her green veil floating in the breezes.
grotesqueadjectiveUS /ɡroʊˈtesk/
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
From this reading MISS LEECE Yes, there stood the hideous, grotesque effigy just where her abductors had left her the night before, her green veil floating in the breezes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MISS LEECE Yes, there stood the hideous, grotesque effigy just where her abductors had left her the night before, her green veil floating in the breezes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As a figure of fun and an object of ridicule, she might not have created more than a ripple with the faculty.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MISS LEECE Yes, there stood the hideous, grotesque effigy just where her abductors had left her the night before, her green veil floating in the breezes.
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading MISS LEECE Yes, there stood the hideous, grotesque effigy just where her abductors had left her the night before, her green veil floating in the breezes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MISS LEECE Yes, there stood the hideous, grotesque effigy just where her abductors had left her the night before, her green veil floating in the breezes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was evident that Miss Leece's function, even in effigy, was to make trouble.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The figure itself might never have been recognized, but a placard which had been pinned on the front of the old ulster left no room for doubt.
and nothing more
From this reading MISS LEECE Yes, there stood the hideous, grotesque effigy just where her abductors had left her the night before, her green veil floating in the breezes.
LEECE
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From this reading MISS LEECE Yes, there stood the hideous, grotesque effigy just where her abductors had left her the night before, her green veil floating in the breezes.
Leece's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But it was evident that Miss Leece's function, even in effigy, was to make trouble.
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 MISS LEECE Yes, there stood the hideous, grotesque effigy just where her abductors had left her the night before, her green veil floating in the breezes.
engage in
From this reading But it was evident that Miss Leece's function, even in effigy, was to make trouble.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading And trouble was certainly brewing that memorable morning.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As a figure of fun and an object of ridicule, she might not have created more than a ripple with the faculty.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS LEECE Yes, there stood the hideous, grotesque effigy just where her abductors had left her the night before, her green veil floating in the breezes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As a figure of fun and an object of ridicule, she might not have created more than a ripple with the faculty.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading And trouble was certainly brewing that memorable morning.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The figure itself might never have been recognized, but a placard which had been pinned on the front of the old ulster left no room for doubt.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading MISS LEECE Yes, there stood the hideous, grotesque effigy just where her abductors had left her the night before, her green veil floating in the breezes.
not any; not one
From this reading The figure itself might never have been recognized, but a placard which had been pinned on the front of the old ulster left no room for doubt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As a figure of fun and an object of ridicule, she might not have created more than a ripple with the faculty.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading As a figure of fun and an object of ridicule, she might not have created more than a ripple with the faculty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As a figure of fun and an object of ridicule, she might not have created more than a ripple with the faculty.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The figure itself might never have been recognized, but a placard which had been pinned on the front of the old ulster left no room for doubt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The figure itself might never have been recognized, but a placard which had been pinned on the front of the old ulster left no room for doubt.
pinnedverbUS /pɪnd/
inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading The figure itself might never have been recognized, but a placard which had been pinned on the front of the old ulster left no room for doubt.
placardverbUS /ˈplækərd/
post in a public place
From this reading The figure itself might never have been recognized, but a placard which had been pinned on the front of the old ulster left no room for doubt.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The figure itself might never have been recognized, but a placard which had been pinned on the front of the old ulster left no room for doubt.
ridiculenounUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːl/
language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
From this reading As a figure of fun and an object of ridicule, she might not have created more than a ripple with the faculty.
ripplenounUS /ˈrɪpəl/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading As a figure of fun and an object of ridicule, she might not have created more than a ripple with the faculty.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The figure itself might never have been recognized, but a placard which had been pinned on the front of the old ulster left no room for doubt.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a figure of fun and an object of ridicule, she might not have created more than a ripple with the faculty.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading MISS LEECE Yes, there stood the hideous, grotesque effigy just where her abductors had left her the night before, her green veil floating in the breezes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As a figure of fun and an object of ridicule, she might not have created more than a ripple with the faculty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it was evident that Miss Leece's function, even in effigy, was to make trouble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISS LEECE Yes, there stood the hideous, grotesque effigy just where her abductors had left her the night before, her green veil floating in the breezes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading MISS LEECE Yes, there stood the hideous, grotesque effigy just where her abductors had left her the night before, her green veil floating in the breezes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But it was evident that Miss Leece's function, even in effigy, was to make trouble.
a source of difficulty
From this reading But it was evident that Miss Leece's function, even in effigy, was to make trouble.
ulsternounUS /ˈʌlstər/
a historic division of Ireland located in the northeastern part of the island; six of Ulster's nine counties are in Northern Ireland
From this reading The figure itself might never have been recognized, but a placard which had been pinned on the front of the old ulster left no room for doubt.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading MISS LEECE Yes, there stood the hideous, grotesque effigy just where her abductors had left her the night before, her green veil floating in the breezes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was evident that Miss Leece's function, even in effigy, was to make trouble.
in or at the place that
From this reading MISS LEECE Yes, there stood the hideous, grotesque effigy just where her abductors had left her the night before, her green veil floating in the breezes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The figure itself might never have been recognized, but a placard which had been pinned on the front of the old ulster left no room for doubt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As a figure of fun and an object of ridicule, she might not have created more than a ripple with the faculty.
an affirmative
From this reading MISS LEECE Yes, there stood the hideous, grotesque effigy just where her abductors had left her the night before, her green veil floating in the breezes.
