used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rosha exclaimed, looking after her as she ran down the steep path, her tall vigorous figure framed for a few minutes by the doorway of the room she had just left.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Rosha exclaimed, looking after her as she ran down the steep path, her tall vigorous figure framed for a few minutes by the doorway of the room she had just left.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her silence did not hinder her from becoming the subject of vigorous controversy and criticism the instant her back was turned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rosha exclaimed, looking after her as she ran down the steep path, her tall vigorous figure framed for a few minutes by the doorway of the room she had just left.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ‘Auch, my word, just look at the length of her!
Auch
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From this reading ‘Auch, my word, just look at the length of her!
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Her silence did not hinder her from becoming the subject of vigorous controversy and criticism the instant her back was turned.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Her silence did not hinder her from becoming the subject of vigorous controversy and criticism the instant her back was turned.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading My word, she is the big girl that Grania O’Malley, the big girl out and out!’
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Rosha exclaimed, looking after her as she ran down the steep path, her tall vigorous figure framed for a few minutes by the doorway of the room she had just left.
controversynounUS /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading Her silence did not hinder her from becoming the subject of vigorous controversy and criticism the instant her back was turned.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading Her silence did not hinder her from becoming the subject of vigorous controversy and criticism the instant her back was turned.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Her silence did not hinder her from becoming the subject of vigorous controversy and criticism the instant her back was turned.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Rosha exclaimed, looking after her as she ran down the steep path, her tall vigorous figure framed for a few minutes by the doorway of the room she had just left.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Rosha exclaimed, looking after her as she ran down the steep path, her tall vigorous figure framed for a few minutes by the doorway of the room she had just left.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Rosha exclaimed, looking after her as she ran down the steep path, her tall vigorous figure framed for a few minutes by the doorway of the room she had just left.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Rosha exclaimed, looking after her as she ran down the steep path, her tall vigorous figure framed for a few minutes by the doorway of the room she had just left.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Rosha exclaimed, looking after her as she ran down the steep path, her tall vigorous figure framed for a few minutes by the doorway of the room she had just left.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Rosha exclaimed, looking after her as she ran down the steep path, her tall vigorous figure framed for a few minutes by the doorway of the room she had just left.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading Rosha exclaimed, looking after her as she ran down the steep path, her tall vigorous figure framed for a few minutes by the doorway of the room she had just left.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her silence did not hinder her from becoming the subject of vigorous controversy and criticism the instant her back was turned.
a young female
From this reading My word, she is the big girl that Grania O’Malley, the big girl out and out!’
Grania
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From this reading My word, she is the big girl that Grania O’Malley, the big girl out and out!’
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rosha exclaimed, looking after her as she ran down the steep path, her tall vigorous figure framed for a few minutes by the doorway of the room she had just left.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her silence did not hinder her from becoming the subject of vigorous controversy and criticism the instant her back was turned.
hinderverbUS /ˈhɪndər/
be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading Her silence did not hinder her from becoming the subject of vigorous controversy and criticism the instant her back was turned.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Her silence did not hinder her from becoming the subject of vigorous controversy and criticism the instant her back was turned.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My word, she is the big girl that Grania O’Malley, the big girl out and out!’
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘It is the mighty queer girl that she is, though!
and nothing more
From this reading ‘Auch, my word, just look at the length of her!
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 Rosha exclaimed, looking after her as she ran down the steep path, her tall vigorous figure framed for a few minutes by the doorway of the room she had just left.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading ‘Auch, my word, just look at the length of her!
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading ‘Auch, my word, just look at the length of her!
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Rosha exclaimed, looking after her as she ran down the steep path, her tall vigorous figure framed for a few minutes by the doorway of the room she had just left.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading ‘It is the mighty queer girl that she is, though!
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Rosha exclaimed, looking after her as she ran down the steep path, her tall vigorous figure framed for a few minutes by the doorway of the room she had just left.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ‘Auch, my word, just look at the length of her!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her silence did not hinder her from becoming the subject of vigorous controversy and criticism the instant her back was turned.
O'Malley
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From this reading My word, she is the big girl that Grania O’Malley, the big girl out and out!’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her silence did not hinder her from becoming the subject of vigorous controversy and criticism the instant her back was turned.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading My word, she is the big girl that Grania O’Malley, the big girl out and out!’
a course of conduct
From this reading Rosha exclaimed, looking after her as she ran down the steep path, her tall vigorous figure framed for a few minutes by the doorway of the room she had just left.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading ‘It is the mighty queer girl that she is, though!
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Rosha exclaimed, looking after her as she ran down the steep path, her tall vigorous figure framed for a few minutes by the doorway of the room she had just left.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Rosha exclaimed, looking after her as she ran down the steep path, her tall vigorous figure framed for a few minutes by the doorway of the room she had just left.
Rosha
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From this reading Rosha exclaimed, looking after her as she ran down the steep path, her tall vigorous figure framed for a few minutes by the doorway of the room she had just left.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My word, she is the big girl that Grania O’Malley, the big girl out and out!’
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Her silence did not hinder her from becoming the subject of vigorous controversy and criticism the instant her back was turned.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Rosha exclaimed, looking after her as she ran down the steep path, her tall vigorous figure framed for a few minutes by the doorway of the room she had just left.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Her silence did not hinder her from becoming the subject of vigorous controversy and criticism the instant her back was turned.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Rosha exclaimed, looking after her as she ran down the steep path, her tall vigorous figure framed for a few minutes by the doorway of the room she had just left.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My word, she is the big girl that Grania O’Malley, the big girl out and out!’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her silence did not hinder her from becoming the subject of vigorous controversy and criticism the instant her back was turned.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading ‘It is the mighty queer girl that she is, though!
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Her silence did not hinder her from becoming the subject of vigorous controversy and criticism the instant her back was turned.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Her silence did not hinder her from becoming the subject of vigorous controversy and criticism the instant her back was turned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her silence did not hinder her from becoming the subject of vigorous controversy and criticism the instant her back was turned.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading ‘Auch, my word, just look at the length of her!
