used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAIN AND ABEL 'There was a little stubborn dame Whom no authority could tame; Restive by long indulgence grown, No will she minded but her own.'--Wilkie.
ABELnounUS /ˈeɪbəl/
Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)
From this reading CAIN AND ABEL 'There was a little stubborn dame Whom no authority could tame; Restive by long indulgence grown, No will she minded but her own.'--Wilkie.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading In moments of languor and depression even a whimsical and erratic nature will submit to a winning power of gentleness, and Chriss's flighty little soul was no exception to the rule: the petting, being a novelty, pleased and amused her, while it evidently astonished the others.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAIN AND ABEL 'There was a little stubborn dame Whom no authority could tame; Restive by long indulgence grown, No will she minded but her own.'--Wilkie.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading In moments of languor and depression even a whimsical and erratic nature will submit to a winning power of gentleness, and Chriss's flighty little soul was no exception to the rule: the petting, being a novelty, pleased and amused her, while it evidently astonished the others.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Chrissy was sufficiently unwell the next day to make her aunt's petting a wholesome remedy.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading CAIN AND ABEL 'There was a little stubborn dame Whom no authority could tame; Restive by long indulgence grown, No will she minded but her own.'--Wilkie.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading Olive was too timid and awkward, and Richard too quietly matter-of-fact, to deal largely in caresses, while Roy's demonstrations somehow never included Contradiction Chriss.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In moments of languor and depression even a whimsical and erratic nature will submit to a winning power of gentleness, and Chriss's flighty little soul was no exception to the rule: the petting, being a novelty, pleased and amused her, while it evidently astonished the others.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Chriss unfortunately belonged to the awkward squad, whose manoeuvres were generally held to interfere with every one else.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading CAIN AND ABEL 'There was a little stubborn dame Whom no authority could tame; Restive by long indulgence grown, No will she minded but her own.'--Wilkie.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CAIN AND ABEL 'There was a little stubborn dame Whom no authority could tame; Restive by long indulgence grown, No will she minded but her own.'--Wilkie.
CAINnounUS /keɪn/
(Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Cain killed Abel out of jealousy and was exiled by God
From this reading CAIN AND ABEL 'There was a little stubborn dame Whom no authority could tame; Restive by long indulgence grown, No will she minded but her own.'--Wilkie.
caressesnounUS /kərˈesɪz/
plural of “caress” — a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
From this reading Olive was too timid and awkward, and Richard too quietly matter-of-fact, to deal largely in caresses, while Roy's demonstrations somehow never included Contradiction Chriss.
Chriss
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From this reading Olive was too timid and awkward, and Richard too quietly matter-of-fact, to deal largely in caresses, while Roy's demonstrations somehow never included Contradiction Chriss.
Chriss's
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From this reading In moments of languor and depression even a whimsical and erratic nature will submit to a winning power of gentleness, and Chriss's flighty little soul was no exception to the rule: the petting, being a novelty, pleased and amused her, while it evidently astonished the others.
Chrissy
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From this reading Chrissy was sufficiently unwell the next day to make her aunt's petting a wholesome remedy.
ContradictionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkʃən/
opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
From this reading Olive was too timid and awkward, and Richard too quietly matter-of-fact, to deal largely in caresses, while Roy's demonstrations somehow never included Contradiction Chriss.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading CAIN AND ABEL 'There was a little stubborn dame Whom no authority could tame; Restive by long indulgence grown, No will she minded but her own.'--Wilkie.
damenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading CAIN AND ABEL 'There was a little stubborn dame Whom no authority could tame; Restive by long indulgence grown, No will she minded but her own.'--Wilkie.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Chrissy was sufficiently unwell the next day to make her aunt's petting a wholesome remedy.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Olive was too timid and awkward, and Richard too quietly matter-of-fact, to deal largely in caresses, while Roy's demonstrations somehow never included Contradiction Chriss.
demonstrationsnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “demonstration” — a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading Olive was too timid and awkward, and Richard too quietly matter-of-fact, to deal largely in caresses, while Roy's demonstrations somehow never included Contradiction Chriss.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading In moments of languor and depression even a whimsical and erratic nature will submit to a winning power of gentleness, and Chriss's flighty little soul was no exception to the rule: the petting, being a novelty, pleased and amused her, while it evidently astonished the others.
else
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From this reading Chriss unfortunately belonged to the awkward squad, whose manoeuvres were generally held to interfere with every one else.
erraticadjectiveUS /ɪˈrætɪk/
liable to sudden unpredictable change
From this reading In moments of languor and depression even a whimsical and erratic nature will submit to a winning power of gentleness, and Chriss's flighty little soul was no exception to the rule: the petting, being a novelty, pleased and amused her, while it evidently astonished the others.
divisible by two
From this reading In moments of languor and depression even a whimsical and erratic nature will submit to a winning power of gentleness, and Chriss's flighty little soul was no exception to the rule: the petting, being a novelty, pleased and amused her, while it evidently astonished the others.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Chriss unfortunately belonged to the awkward squad, whose manoeuvres were generally held to interfere with every one else.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading In moments of languor and depression even a whimsical and erratic nature will submit to a winning power of gentleness, and Chriss's flighty little soul was no exception to the rule: the petting, being a novelty, pleased and amused her, while it evidently astonished the others.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading In moments of languor and depression even a whimsical and erratic nature will submit to a winning power of gentleness, and Chriss's flighty little soul was no exception to the rule: the petting, being a novelty, pleased and amused her, while it evidently astonished the others.
flightyadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪti/
guided by whim and fancy
From this reading In moments of languor and depression even a whimsical and erratic nature will submit to a winning power of gentleness, and Chriss's flighty little soul was no exception to the rule: the petting, being a novelty, pleased and amused her, while it evidently astonished the others.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Chriss unfortunately belonged to the awkward squad, whose manoeuvres were generally held to interfere with every one else.
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading In moments of languor and depression even a whimsical and erratic nature will submit to a winning power of gentleness, and Chriss's flighty little soul was no exception to the rule: the petting, being a novelty, pleased and amused her, while it evidently astonished the others.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading CAIN AND ABEL 'There was a little stubborn dame Whom no authority could tame; Restive by long indulgence grown, No will she minded but her own.'--Wilkie.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Chriss unfortunately belonged to the awkward squad, whose manoeuvres were generally held to interfere with every one else.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CAIN AND ABEL 'There was a little stubborn dame Whom no authority could tame; Restive by long indulgence grown, No will she minded but her own.'--Wilkie.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In moments of languor and depression even a whimsical and erratic nature will submit to a winning power of gentleness, and Chriss's flighty little soul was no exception to the rule: the petting, being a novelty, pleased and amused her, while it evidently astonished the others.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Olive was too timid and awkward, and Richard too quietly matter-of-fact, to deal largely in caresses, while Roy's demonstrations somehow never included Contradiction Chriss.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading CAIN AND ABEL 'There was a little stubborn dame Whom no authority could tame; Restive by long indulgence grown, No will she minded but her own.'--Wilkie.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Chriss unfortunately belonged to the awkward squad, whose manoeuvres were generally held to interfere with every one else.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In moments of languor and depression even a whimsical and erratic nature will submit to a winning power of gentleness, and Chriss's flighty little soul was no exception to the rule: the petting, being a novelty, pleased and amused her, while it evidently astonished the others.
languornoun
a relaxed comfortable feeling
From this reading In moments of languor and depression even a whimsical and erratic nature will submit to a winning power of gentleness, and Chriss's flighty little soul was no exception to the rule: the petting, being a novelty, pleased and amused her, while it evidently astonished the others.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Olive was too timid and awkward, and Richard too quietly matter-of-fact, to deal largely in caresses, while Roy's demonstrations somehow never included Contradiction Chriss.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CAIN AND ABEL 'There was a little stubborn dame Whom no authority could tame; Restive by long indulgence grown, No will she minded but her own.'--Wilkie.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading CAIN AND ABEL 'There was a little stubborn dame Whom no authority could tame; Restive by long indulgence grown, No will she minded but her own.'--Wilkie.
engage in
From this reading Chrissy was sufficiently unwell the next day to make her aunt's petting a wholesome remedy.
manoeuvres
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From this reading Chriss unfortunately belonged to the awkward squad, whose manoeuvres were generally held to interfere with every one else.
matter-of-factadjective
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading Olive was too timid and awkward, and Richard too quietly matter-of-fact, to deal largely in caresses, while Roy's demonstrations somehow never included Contradiction Chriss.
mindedadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndəd/
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading CAIN AND ABEL 'There was a little stubborn dame Whom no authority could tame; Restive by long indulgence grown, No will she minded but her own.'--Wilkie.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading In moments of languor and depression even a whimsical and erratic nature will submit to a winning power of gentleness, and Chriss's flighty little soul was no exception to the rule: the petting, being a novelty, pleased and amused her, while it evidently astonished the others.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading In moments of languor and depression even a whimsical and erratic nature will submit to a winning power of gentleness, and Chriss's flighty little soul was no exception to the rule: the petting, being a novelty, pleased and amused her, while it evidently astonished the others.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Olive was too timid and awkward, and Richard too quietly matter-of-fact, to deal largely in caresses, while Roy's demonstrations somehow never included Contradiction Chriss.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Chrissy was sufficiently unwell the next day to make her aunt's petting a wholesome remedy.
not any; not one
From this reading CAIN AND ABEL 'There was a little stubborn dame Whom no authority could tame; Restive by long indulgence grown, No will she minded but her own.'--Wilkie.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading In moments of languor and depression even a whimsical and erratic nature will submit to a winning power of gentleness, and Chriss's flighty little soul was no exception to the rule: the petting, being a novelty, pleased and amused her, while it evidently astonished the others.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In moments of languor and depression even a whimsical and erratic nature will submit to a winning power of gentleness, and Chriss's flighty little soul was no exception to the rule: the petting, being a novelty, pleased and amused her, while it evidently astonished the others.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading Olive was too timid and awkward, and Richard too quietly matter-of-fact, to deal largely in caresses, while Roy's demonstrations somehow never included Contradiction Chriss.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Chriss unfortunately belonged to the awkward squad, whose manoeuvres were generally held to interfere with every one else.
others
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From this reading In moments of languor and depression even a whimsical and erratic nature will submit to a winning power of gentleness, and Chriss's flighty little soul was no exception to the rule: the petting, being a novelty, pleased and amused her, while it evidently astonished the others.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading CAIN AND ABEL 'There was a little stubborn dame Whom no authority could tame; Restive by long indulgence grown, No will she minded but her own.'--Wilkie.
pettingnounUS /ˈpetɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading Chrissy was sufficiently unwell the next day to make her aunt's petting a wholesome remedy.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading In moments of languor and depression even a whimsical and erratic nature will submit to a winning power of gentleness, and Chriss's flighty little soul was no exception to the rule: the petting, being a novelty, pleased and amused her, while it evidently astonished the others.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading In moments of languor and depression even a whimsical and erratic nature will submit to a winning power of gentleness, and Chriss's flighty little soul was no exception to the rule: the petting, being a novelty, pleased and amused her, while it evidently astonished the others.
with low volume
From this reading Olive was too timid and awkward, and Richard too quietly matter-of-fact, to deal largely in caresses, while Roy's demonstrations somehow never included Contradiction Chriss.
remedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading Chrissy was sufficiently unwell the next day to make her aunt's petting a wholesome remedy.
RestiveadjectiveUS /ˈrestɪv/
being in a tense state
From this reading CAIN AND ABEL 'There was a little stubborn dame Whom no authority could tame; Restive by long indulgence grown, No will she minded but her own.'--Wilkie.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Olive was too timid and awkward, and Richard too quietly matter-of-fact, to deal largely in caresses, while Roy's demonstrations somehow never included Contradiction Chriss.
Roy's
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From this reading Olive was too timid and awkward, and Richard too quietly matter-of-fact, to deal largely in caresses, while Roy's demonstrations somehow never included Contradiction Chriss.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading In moments of languor and depression even a whimsical and erratic nature will submit to a winning power of gentleness, and Chriss's flighty little soul was no exception to the rule: the petting, being a novelty, pleased and amused her, while it evidently astonished the others.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CAIN AND ABEL 'There was a little stubborn dame Whom no authority could tame; Restive by long indulgence grown, No will she minded but her own.'--Wilkie.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Olive was too timid and awkward, and Richard too quietly matter-of-fact, to deal largely in caresses, while Roy's demonstrations somehow never included Contradiction Chriss.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading In moments of languor and depression even a whimsical and erratic nature will submit to a winning power of gentleness, and Chriss's flighty little soul was no exception to the rule: the petting, being a novelty, pleased and amused her, while it evidently astonished the others.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading Chriss unfortunately belonged to the awkward squad, whose manoeuvres were generally held to interfere with every one else.
stubbornadjectiveUS /ˈstʌbərn/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading CAIN AND ABEL 'There was a little stubborn dame Whom no authority could tame; Restive by long indulgence grown, No will she minded but her own.'--Wilkie.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading In moments of languor and depression even a whimsical and erratic nature will submit to a winning power of gentleness, and Chriss's flighty little soul was no exception to the rule: the petting, being a novelty, pleased and amused her, while it evidently astonished the others.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Chrissy was sufficiently unwell the next day to make her aunt's petting a wholesome remedy.
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading CAIN AND ABEL 'There was a little stubborn dame Whom no authority could tame; Restive by long indulgence grown, No will she minded but her own.'--Wilkie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Chrissy was sufficiently unwell the next day to make her aunt's petting a wholesome remedy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading CAIN AND ABEL 'There was a little stubborn dame Whom no authority could tame; Restive by long indulgence grown, No will she minded but her own.'--Wilkie.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading Olive was too timid and awkward, and Richard too quietly matter-of-fact, to deal largely in caresses, while Roy's demonstrations somehow never included Contradiction Chriss.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chrissy was sufficiently unwell the next day to make her aunt's petting a wholesome remedy.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Olive was too timid and awkward, and Richard too quietly matter-of-fact, to deal largely in caresses, while Roy's demonstrations somehow never included Contradiction Chriss.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Chriss unfortunately belonged to the awkward squad, whose manoeuvres were generally held to interfere with every one else.
unwelladjectiveUS /ənˈwel/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading Chrissy was sufficiently unwell the next day to make her aunt's petting a wholesome remedy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAIN AND ABEL 'There was a little stubborn dame Whom no authority could tame; Restive by long indulgence grown, No will she minded but her own.'--Wilkie.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Chriss unfortunately belonged to the awkward squad, whose manoeuvres were generally held to interfere with every one else.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In moments of languor and depression even a whimsical and erratic nature will submit to a winning power of gentleness, and Chriss's flighty little soul was no exception to the rule: the petting, being a novelty, pleased and amused her, while it evidently astonished the others.
whimsicaladjectiveUS /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/
determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
From this reading In moments of languor and depression even a whimsical and erratic nature will submit to a winning power of gentleness, and Chriss's flighty little soul was no exception to the rule: the petting, being a novelty, pleased and amused her, while it evidently astonished the others.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading Chrissy was sufficiently unwell the next day to make her aunt's petting a wholesome remedy.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CAIN AND ABEL 'There was a little stubborn dame Whom no authority could tame; Restive by long indulgence grown, No will she minded but her own.'--Wilkie.
belonging to which person
From this reading Chriss unfortunately belonged to the awkward squad, whose manoeuvres were generally held to interfere with every one else.
Wilkie
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From this reading CAIN AND ABEL 'There was a little stubborn dame Whom no authority could tame; Restive by long indulgence grown, No will she minded but her own.'--Wilkie.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading CAIN AND ABEL 'There was a little stubborn dame Whom no authority could tame; Restive by long indulgence grown, No will she minded but her own.'--Wilkie.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading In moments of languor and depression even a whimsical and erratic nature will submit to a winning power of gentleness, and Chriss's flighty little soul was no exception to the rule: the petting, being a novelty, pleased and amused her, while it evidently astonished the others.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Chriss unfortunately belonged to the awkward squad, whose manoeuvres were generally held to interfere with every one else.
