(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "Primroses and violets," she said as she did so, "I shall never be able to endure the sight of you again."
anew
From this reading "Primroses and violets," she said as she did so, "I shall never be able to endure the sight of you again."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Primroses and violets," she said as she did so, "I shall never be able to endure the sight of you again."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Primroses and violets," she said as she did so, "I shall never be able to endure the sight of you again."
borderedadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrdərd/
having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
BRUTEnounUS /bruːt/
a cruelly rapacious person
From this reading ET TU, BRUTE!
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY FOUR.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Primroses and violets," she said as she did so, "I shall never be able to endure the sight of you again."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading "Primroses and violets," she said as she did so, "I shall never be able to endure the sight of you again."
ET
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From this reading ET TU, BRUTE!
to certain extent or degree
From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY FOUR.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
brought together in one place
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
grassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡræsi/
abounding in grass
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Primroses and violets," she said as she did so, "I shall never be able to endure the sight of you again."
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Primroses and violets," she said as she did so, "I shall never be able to endure the sight of you again."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
pluckedadjectiveUS /plʌkt/
of a stringed instrument; sounded with the fingers or a plectrum
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
PrimrosesnounUS /ˈprɪmroʊzəz/
plural of “primrose” — any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
From this reading "Primroses and violets," she said as she did so, "I shall never be able to endure the sight of you again."
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Primroses and violets," she said as she did so, "I shall never be able to endure the sight of you again."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Primroses and violets," she said as she did so, "I shall never be able to endure the sight of you again."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
having a supporting base
From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
stumpnounUS /stʌmp/
the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
tanglenounUS /ˈtæŋɡəl/
a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Primroses and violets," she said as she did so, "I shall never be able to endure the sight of you again."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
TU
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ET TU, BRUTE!
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY FOUR.
underwoodnounUS /ˈʌndərwʊd/
the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
violetsnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading "Primroses and violets," she said as she did so, "I shall never be able to endure the sight of you again."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
at the time that
From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
in or at the place that
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
winsomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnsəm/
charming in a childlike or naive way
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
wood-path
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From this reading When he was fairly out of sight, Mary sat down on the short grass that bordered the wood-path, leaned her head against the stump of an old tree standing close by and burst into tears.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Primroses and violets," she said as she did so, "I shall never be able to endure the sight of you again."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Then she took her flowers, the pretty, winsome things she had plucked so carefully, gathered them all into one heap, and, rising from her seat, moved by some sudden instinct of remorse, threw them--threw them, with all the strength of her vigorous young arms, away, back among the underwood and grassy tangle where they had grown.
