used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You needn’t think that I don’t know why you’re dumb as a fish!” raved the frantic girl.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading There was no name too hateful for her to call the pale girl who never reviled her in turn; but Grandmother’s very silence was turned against her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She stayed and made things unpleasant for Grandmother.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading HOW THE FIRST LINE CAME IN HER FACE RACHEL did not kill herself, nor go crazy; nor did she even go away, as she threatened to do when she wearied of announcing her imminent death.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HOW THE FIRST LINE CAME IN HER FACE RACHEL did not kill herself, nor go crazy; nor did she even go away, as she threatened to do when she wearied of announcing her imminent death.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading HOW THE FIRST LINE CAME IN HER FACE RACHEL did not kill herself, nor go crazy; nor did she even go away, as she threatened to do when she wearied of announcing her imminent death.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She was barely civil to her in Grandfather’s presence, for she dared not be otherwise; but the moment his back was turned she was grimacing and threatening behind it, and when he left the room she would break out into open taunt and menace.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading She was barely civil to her in Grandfather’s presence, for she dared not be otherwise; but the moment his back was turned she was grimacing and threatening behind it, and when he left the room she would break out into open taunt and menace.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was barely civil to her in Grandfather’s presence, for she dared not be otherwise; but the moment his back was turned she was grimacing and threatening behind it, and when he left the room she would break out into open taunt and menace.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading She was barely civil to her in Grandfather’s presence, for she dared not be otherwise; but the moment his back was turned she was grimacing and threatening behind it, and when he left the room she would break out into open taunt and menace.
terminate
From this reading She was barely civil to her in Grandfather’s presence, for she dared not be otherwise; but the moment his back was turned she was grimacing and threatening behind it, and when he left the room she would break out into open taunt and menace.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was barely civil to her in Grandfather’s presence, for she dared not be otherwise; but the moment his back was turned she was grimacing and threatening behind it, and when he left the room she would break out into open taunt and menace.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There was no name too hateful for her to call the pale girl who never reviled her in turn; but Grandmother’s very silence was turned against her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading HOW THE FIRST LINE CAME IN HER FACE RACHEL did not kill herself, nor go crazy; nor did she even go away, as she threatened to do when she wearied of announcing her imminent death.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading She was barely civil to her in Grandfather’s presence, for she dared not be otherwise; but the moment his back was turned she was grimacing and threatening behind it, and when he left the room she would break out into open taunt and menace.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading HOW THE FIRST LINE CAME IN HER FACE RACHEL did not kill herself, nor go crazy; nor did she even go away, as she threatened to do when she wearied of announcing her imminent death.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading She was barely civil to her in Grandfather’s presence, for she dared not be otherwise; but the moment his back was turned she was grimacing and threatening behind it, and when he left the room she would break out into open taunt and menace.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading HOW THE FIRST LINE CAME IN HER FACE RACHEL did not kill herself, nor go crazy; nor did she even go away, as she threatened to do when she wearied of announcing her imminent death.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading HOW THE FIRST LINE CAME IN HER FACE RACHEL did not kill herself, nor go crazy; nor did she even go away, as she threatened to do when she wearied of announcing her imminent death.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading HOW THE FIRST LINE CAME IN HER FACE RACHEL did not kill herself, nor go crazy; nor did she even go away, as she threatened to do when she wearied of announcing her imminent death.
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From this reading “You needn’t think that I don’t know why you’re dumb as a fish!” raved the frantic girl.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading “You needn’t think that I don’t know why you’re dumb as a fish!” raved the frantic girl.
divisible by two
From this reading HOW THE FIRST LINE CAME IN HER FACE RACHEL did not kill herself, nor go crazy; nor did she even go away, as she threatened to do when she wearied of announcing her imminent death.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading HOW THE FIRST LINE CAME IN HER FACE RACHEL did not kill herself, nor go crazy; nor did she even go away, as she threatened to do when she wearied of announcing her imminent death.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading HOW THE FIRST LINE CAME IN HER FACE RACHEL did not kill herself, nor go crazy; nor did she even go away, as she threatened to do when she wearied of announcing her imminent death.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading “You needn’t think that I don’t know why you’re dumb as a fish!” raved the frantic girl.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She stayed and made things unpleasant for Grandmother.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading “You needn’t think that I don’t know why you’re dumb as a fish!” raved the frantic girl.
a young female
From this reading There was no name too hateful for her to call the pale girl who never reviled her in turn; but Grandmother’s very silence was turned against her.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HOW THE FIRST LINE CAME IN HER FACE RACHEL did not kill herself, nor go crazy; nor did she even go away, as she threatened to do when she wearied of announcing her imminent death.
Grandfather'snounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother
From this reading She was barely civil to her in Grandfather’s presence, for she dared not be otherwise; but the moment his back was turned she was grimacing and threatening behind it, and when he left the room she would break out into open taunt and menace.
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading She stayed and made things unpleasant for Grandmother.
Grandmother'snounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðərz/
possessive form of “grandmother” — the mother of your father or mother
From this reading There was no name too hateful for her to call the pale girl who never reviled her in turn; but Grandmother’s very silence was turned against her.
grimacingverbUS /ˈɡrɪməsɪŋ/
-ing form of “grimace” — contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state
From this reading She was barely civil to her in Grandfather’s presence, for she dared not be otherwise; but the moment his back was turned she was grimacing and threatening behind it, and when he left the room she would break out into open taunt and menace.
hatefuladjectiveUS /ˈheɪtfəl/
evoking or deserving hatred
From this reading There was no name too hateful for her to call the pale girl who never reviled her in turn; but Grandmother’s very silence was turned against her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was barely civil to her in Grandfather’s presence, for she dared not be otherwise; but the moment his back was turned she was grimacing and threatening behind it, and when he left the room she would break out into open taunt and menace.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW THE FIRST LINE CAME IN HER FACE RACHEL did not kill herself, nor go crazy; nor did she even go away, as she threatened to do when she wearied of announcing her imminent death.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading HOW THE FIRST LINE CAME IN HER FACE RACHEL did not kill herself, nor go crazy; nor did she even go away, as she threatened to do when she wearied of announcing her imminent death.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was barely civil to her in Grandfather’s presence, for she dared not be otherwise; but the moment his back was turned she was grimacing and threatening behind it, and when he left the room she would break out into open taunt and menace.
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From this reading HOW THE FIRST LINE CAME IN HER FACE RACHEL did not kill herself, nor go crazy; nor did she even go away, as she threatened to do when she wearied of announcing her imminent death.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “You needn’t think that I don’t know why you’re dumb as a fish!” raved the frantic girl.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading HOW THE FIRST LINE CAME IN HER FACE RACHEL did not kill herself, nor go crazy; nor did she even go away, as she threatened to do when she wearied of announcing her imminent death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW THE FIRST LINE CAME IN HER FACE RACHEL did not kill herself, nor go crazy; nor did she even go away, as she threatened to do when she wearied of announcing her imminent death.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She was barely civil to her in Grandfather’s presence, for she dared not be otherwise; but the moment his back was turned she was grimacing and threatening behind it, and when he left the room she would break out into open taunt and menace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was barely civil to her in Grandfather’s presence, for she dared not be otherwise; but the moment his back was turned she was grimacing and threatening behind it, and when he left the room she would break out into open taunt and menace.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading HOW THE FIRST LINE CAME IN HER FACE RACHEL did not kill herself, nor go crazy; nor did she even go away, as she threatened to do when she wearied of announcing her imminent death.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “You needn’t think that I don’t know why you’re dumb as a fish!” raved the frantic girl.
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 She was barely civil to her in Grandfather’s presence, for she dared not be otherwise; but the moment his back was turned she was grimacing and threatening behind it, and when he left the room she would break out into open taunt and menace.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading HOW THE FIRST LINE CAME IN HER FACE RACHEL did not kill herself, nor go crazy; nor did she even go away, as she threatened to do when she wearied of announcing her imminent death.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She stayed and made things unpleasant for Grandmother.
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading She was barely civil to her in Grandfather’s presence, for she dared not be otherwise; but the moment his back was turned she was grimacing and threatening behind it, and when he left the room she would break out into open taunt and menace.
a particular point in time
From this reading She was barely civil to her in Grandfather’s presence, for she dared not be otherwise; but the moment his back was turned she was grimacing and threatening behind it, and when he left the room she would break out into open taunt and menace.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There was no name too hateful for her to call the pale girl who never reviled her in turn; but Grandmother’s very silence was turned against her.
needn't
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From this reading “You needn’t think that I don’t know why you’re dumb as a fish!” raved the frantic girl.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There was no name too hateful for her to call the pale girl who never reviled her in turn; but Grandmother’s very silence was turned against her.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no name too hateful for her to call the pale girl who never reviled her in turn; but Grandmother’s very silence was turned against her.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading HOW THE FIRST LINE CAME IN HER FACE RACHEL did not kill herself, nor go crazy; nor did she even go away, as she threatened to do when she wearied of announcing her imminent death.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HOW THE FIRST LINE CAME IN HER FACE RACHEL did not kill herself, nor go crazy; nor did she even go away, as she threatened to do when she wearied of announcing her imminent death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW THE FIRST LINE CAME IN HER FACE RACHEL did not kill herself, nor go crazy; nor did she even go away, as she threatened to do when she wearied of announcing her imminent death.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She was barely civil to her in Grandfather’s presence, for she dared not be otherwise; but the moment his back was turned she was grimacing and threatening behind it, and when he left the room she would break out into open taunt and menace.
in other respects or ways
From this reading She was barely civil to her in Grandfather’s presence, for she dared not be otherwise; but the moment his back was turned she was grimacing and threatening behind it, and when he left the room she would break out into open taunt and menace.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She was barely civil to her in Grandfather’s presence, for she dared not be otherwise; but the moment his back was turned she was grimacing and threatening behind it, and when he left the room she would break out into open taunt and menace.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading There was no name too hateful for her to call the pale girl who never reviled her in turn; but Grandmother’s very silence was turned against her.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading She was barely civil to her in Grandfather’s presence, for she dared not be otherwise; but the moment his back was turned she was grimacing and threatening behind it, and when he left the room she would break out into open taunt and menace.
RACHELnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading HOW THE FIRST LINE CAME IN HER FACE RACHEL did not kill herself, nor go crazy; nor did she even go away, as she threatened to do when she wearied of announcing her imminent death.
ravedverbUS /reɪvd/
past form of “rave” — participate in an all-night techno dance party
From this reading “You needn’t think that I don’t know why you’re dumb as a fish!” raved the frantic girl.
reviledverbUS /riˈvaɪld/
past form of “revile” — spread negative information about
From this reading There was no name too hateful for her to call the pale girl who never reviled her in turn; but Grandmother’s very silence was turned against her.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She was barely civil to her in Grandfather’s presence, for she dared not be otherwise; but the moment his back was turned she was grimacing and threatening behind it, and when he left the room she would break out into open taunt and menace.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW THE FIRST LINE CAME IN HER FACE RACHEL did not kill herself, nor go crazy; nor did she even go away, as she threatened to do when she wearied of announcing her imminent death.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading There was no name too hateful for her to call the pale girl who never reviled her in turn; but Grandmother’s very silence was turned against her.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She stayed and made things unpleasant for Grandmother.
tauntnounUS /tɔːnt/
aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
From this reading She was barely civil to her in Grandfather’s presence, for she dared not be otherwise; but the moment his back was turned she was grimacing and threatening behind it, and when he left the room she would break out into open taunt and menace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You needn’t think that I don’t know why you’re dumb as a fish!” raved the frantic girl.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE FIRST LINE CAME IN HER FACE RACHEL did not kill herself, nor go crazy; nor did she even go away, as she threatened to do when she wearied of announcing her imminent death.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no name too hateful for her to call the pale girl who never reviled her in turn; but Grandmother’s very silence was turned against her.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She stayed and made things unpleasant for Grandmother.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “You needn’t think that I don’t know why you’re dumb as a fish!” raved the frantic girl.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading HOW THE FIRST LINE CAME IN HER FACE RACHEL did not kill herself, nor go crazy; nor did she even go away, as she threatened to do when she wearied of announcing her imminent death.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading She was barely civil to her in Grandfather’s presence, for she dared not be otherwise; but the moment his back was turned she was grimacing and threatening behind it, and when he left the room she would break out into open taunt and menace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW THE FIRST LINE CAME IN HER FACE RACHEL did not kill herself, nor go crazy; nor did she even go away, as she threatened to do when she wearied of announcing her imminent death.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There was no name too hateful for her to call the pale girl who never reviled her in turn; but Grandmother’s very silence was turned against her.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading There was no name too hateful for her to call the pale girl who never reviled her in turn; but Grandmother’s very silence was turned against her.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She was barely civil to her in Grandfather’s presence, for she dared not be otherwise; but the moment his back was turned she was grimacing and threatening behind it, and when he left the room she would break out into open taunt and menace.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading She stayed and made things unpleasant for Grandmother.
precisely as stated
From this reading There was no name too hateful for her to call the pale girl who never reviled her in turn; but Grandmother’s very silence was turned against her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was barely civil to her in Grandfather’s presence, for she dared not be otherwise; but the moment his back was turned she was grimacing and threatening behind it, and when he left the room she would break out into open taunt and menace.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading HOW THE FIRST LINE CAME IN HER FACE RACHEL did not kill herself, nor go crazy; nor did she even go away, as she threatened to do when she wearied of announcing her imminent death.
at the time that
From this reading HOW THE FIRST LINE CAME IN HER FACE RACHEL did not kill herself, nor go crazy; nor did she even go away, as she threatened to do when she wearied of announcing her imminent death.
which person or people
From this reading There was no name too hateful for her to call the pale girl who never reviled her in turn; but Grandmother’s very silence was turned against her.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “You needn’t think that I don’t know why you’re dumb as a fish!” raved the frantic girl.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was barely civil to her in Grandfather’s presence, for she dared not be otherwise; but the moment his back was turned she was grimacing and threatening behind it, and when he left the room she would break out into open taunt and menace.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You needn’t think that I don’t know why you’re dumb as a fish!” raved the frantic girl.
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From this reading “You needn’t think that I don’t know why you’re dumb as a fish!” raved the frantic girl.
