anew
From this reading It whirred gratefully; the clanking stopped and she tried again.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The wheels turned rebelliously, the mower bit, its rusty blades grated against the knife, something clanked forcibly and the machine stopped.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Determination was implicit in the sharply unnatural lines of her corset and the firm set of her glasses as she charged into the gently swaying runners.
archedadjectiveUS /ɑːrtʃt/
constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches
From this reading Mrs. Dinkman pushed, her back arched with effort--the mower didnt budge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Determination was implicit in the sharply unnatural lines of her corset and the firm set of her glasses as she charged into the gently swaying runners.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mrs. Dinkman pushed, her back arched with effort--the mower didnt budge.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The wheels turned rebelliously, the mower bit, its rusty blades grated against the knife, something clanked forcibly and the machine stopped.
bladesnounUS /bleɪdz/
plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading The wheels turned rebelliously, the mower bit, its rusty blades grated against the knife, something clanked forcibly and the machine stopped.
budgeverbUS /bʌdʒ/
move very slightly
From this reading Mrs. Dinkman pushed, her back arched with effort--the mower didnt budge.
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading Determination was implicit in the sharply unnatural lines of her corset and the firm set of her glasses as she charged into the gently swaying runners.
clanked
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From this reading The wheels turned rebelliously, the mower bit, its rusty blades grated against the knife, something clanked forcibly and the machine stopped.
clankingadjectiveUS /ˈklæŋkɪŋ/
having a hard nonresonant metallic sound
From this reading It whirred gratefully; the clanking stopped and she tried again.
corsetnounUS /ˈkɔːrsət/
a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
From this reading Determination was implicit in the sharply unnatural lines of her corset and the firm set of her glasses as she charged into the gently swaying runners.
DeterminationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Determination was implicit in the sharply unnatural lines of her corset and the firm set of her glasses as she charged into the gently swaying runners.
didnt
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From this reading Mrs. Dinkman pushed, her back arched with effort--the mower didnt budge.
Dinkman
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From this reading Mrs. Dinkman pushed, her back arched with effort--the mower didnt budge.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Mrs. Dinkman pushed, her back arched with effort--the mower didnt budge.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Determination was implicit in the sharply unnatural lines of her corset and the firm set of her glasses as she charged into the gently swaying runners.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading The wheels turned rebelliously, the mower bit, its rusty blades grated against the knife, something clanked forcibly and the machine stopped.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Determination was implicit in the sharply unnatural lines of her corset and the firm set of her glasses as she charged into the gently swaying runners.
glassesnounUS /ˈɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Determination was implicit in the sharply unnatural lines of her corset and the firm set of her glasses as she charged into the gently swaying runners.
gratedverbUS /ˈɡreɪtɪd/
past form of “grate” — furnish with a grate
From this reading The wheels turned rebelliously, the mower bit, its rusty blades grated against the knife, something clanked forcibly and the machine stopped.
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading It whirred gratefully; the clanking stopped and she tried again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Determination was implicit in the sharply unnatural lines of her corset and the firm set of her glasses as she charged into the gently swaying runners.
implicitadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplɪsət/
implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something
From this reading Determination was implicit in the sharply unnatural lines of her corset and the firm set of her glasses as she charged into the gently swaying runners.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Determination was implicit in the sharply unnatural lines of her corset and the firm set of her glasses as she charged into the gently swaying runners.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Determination was implicit in the sharply unnatural lines of her corset and the firm set of her glasses as she charged into the gently swaying runners.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She pulled it back.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The wheels turned rebelliously, the mower bit, its rusty blades grated against the knife, something clanked forcibly and the machine stopped.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading The wheels turned rebelliously, the mower bit, its rusty blades grated against the knife, something clanked forcibly and the machine stopped.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Determination was implicit in the sharply unnatural lines of her corset and the firm set of her glasses as she charged into the gently swaying runners.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The wheels turned rebelliously, the mower bit, its rusty blades grated against the knife, something clanked forcibly and the machine stopped.
mowernounUS /ˈmoʊər/
garden tool for mowing grass on lawns
From this reading The wheels turned rebelliously, the mower bit, its rusty blades grated against the knife, something clanked forcibly and the machine stopped.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Dinkman pushed, her back arched with effort--the mower didnt budge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Determination was implicit in the sharply unnatural lines of her corset and the firm set of her glasses as she charged into the gently swaying runners.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading She pulled it back.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Mrs. Dinkman pushed, her back arched with effort--the mower didnt budge.
rebelliouslyadverb
in a rebellious manner
From this reading The wheels turned rebelliously, the mower bit, its rusty blades grated against the knife, something clanked forcibly and the machine stopped.
runnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading Determination was implicit in the sharply unnatural lines of her corset and the firm set of her glasses as she charged into the gently swaying runners.
rustyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌsti/
covered with or consisting of rust
From this reading The wheels turned rebelliously, the mower bit, its rusty blades grated against the knife, something clanked forcibly and the machine stopped.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Determination was implicit in the sharply unnatural lines of her corset and the firm set of her glasses as she charged into the gently swaying runners.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Determination was implicit in the sharply unnatural lines of her corset and the firm set of her glasses as she charged into the gently swaying runners.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Determination was implicit in the sharply unnatural lines of her corset and the firm set of her glasses as she charged into the gently swaying runners.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The wheels turned rebelliously, the mower bit, its rusty blades grated against the knife, something clanked forcibly and the machine stopped.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The wheels turned rebelliously, the mower bit, its rusty blades grated against the knife, something clanked forcibly and the machine stopped.
swayingverbUS /ˈsweɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Determination was implicit in the sharply unnatural lines of her corset and the firm set of her glasses as she charged into the gently swaying runners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Determination was implicit in the sharply unnatural lines of her corset and the firm set of her glasses as she charged into the gently swaying runners.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading It whirred gratefully; the clanking stopped and she tried again.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The wheels turned rebelliously, the mower bit, its rusty blades grated against the knife, something clanked forcibly and the machine stopped.
unnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
From this reading Determination was implicit in the sharply unnatural lines of her corset and the firm set of her glasses as she charged into the gently swaying runners.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Determination was implicit in the sharply unnatural lines of her corset and the firm set of her glasses as she charged into the gently swaying runners.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading The wheels turned rebelliously, the mower bit, its rusty blades grated against the knife, something clanked forcibly and the machine stopped.
whirred
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From this reading It whirred gratefully; the clanking stopped and she tried again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Dinkman pushed, her back arched with effort--the mower didnt budge.
