used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE CAMPAIGN Janice ran the car on for half a block before she stopped.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading She had never approved of fisticuffs--and Marty was prone to such disgraceful activities.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Nevertheless, when she saw Sim Howell's blood-besmeared countenance, his wide-open mouth, his clumsy fists pawing the air almost blindly, something primal--instinctive--made her heart leap in her bosom.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nevertheless, when she saw Sim Howell's blood-besmeared countenance, his wide-open mouth, his clumsy fists pawing the air almost blindly, something primal--instinctive--made her heart leap in her bosom.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She delighted in Marty's clean blows, in his quick "duck" and "side-step;" and when her cousin's freckled fist impinged upon the fatuous countenance of Sim Howell, Janice Day uttered an unholy gasp of delight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had never approved of fisticuffs--and Marty was prone to such disgraceful activities.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading She had never approved of fisticuffs--and Marty was prone to such disgraceful activities.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She looked back.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE CAMPAIGN Janice ran the car on for half a block before she stopped.
blindlyadverbUS /ˈblaɪndli/
without seeing or looking
From this reading Nevertheless, when she saw Sim Howell's blood-besmeared countenance, his wide-open mouth, his clumsy fists pawing the air almost blindly, something primal--instinctive--made her heart leap in her bosom.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE CAMPAIGN Janice ran the car on for half a block before she stopped.
blood-besmeared
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From this reading Nevertheless, when she saw Sim Howell's blood-besmeared countenance, his wide-open mouth, his clumsy fists pawing the air almost blindly, something primal--instinctive--made her heart leap in her bosom.
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading She delighted in Marty's clean blows, in his quick "duck" and "side-step;" and when her cousin's freckled fist impinged upon the fatuous countenance of Sim Howell, Janice Day uttered an unholy gasp of delight.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Nevertheless, when she saw Sim Howell's blood-besmeared countenance, his wide-open mouth, his clumsy fists pawing the air almost blindly, something primal--instinctive--made her heart leap in her bosom.
CAMPAIGNnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE CAMPAIGN Janice ran the car on for half a block before she stopped.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE CAMPAIGN Janice ran the car on for half a block before she stopped.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading She delighted in Marty's clean blows, in his quick "duck" and "side-step;" and when her cousin's freckled fist impinged upon the fatuous countenance of Sim Howell, Janice Day uttered an unholy gasp of delight.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading Nevertheless, when she saw Sim Howell's blood-besmeared countenance, his wide-open mouth, his clumsy fists pawing the air almost blindly, something primal--instinctive--made her heart leap in her bosom.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Nevertheless, when she saw Sim Howell's blood-besmeared countenance, his wide-open mouth, his clumsy fists pawing the air almost blindly, something primal--instinctive--made her heart leap in her bosom.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading She delighted in Marty's clean blows, in his quick "duck" and "side-step;" and when her cousin's freckled fist impinged upon the fatuous countenance of Sim Howell, Janice Day uttered an unholy gasp of delight.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She delighted in Marty's clean blows, in his quick "duck" and "side-step;" and when her cousin's freckled fist impinged upon the fatuous countenance of Sim Howell, Janice Day uttered an unholy gasp of delight.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading She delighted in Marty's clean blows, in his quick "duck" and "side-step;" and when her cousin's freckled fist impinged upon the fatuous countenance of Sim Howell, Janice Day uttered an unholy gasp of delight.
greatly pleased
From this reading She delighted in Marty's clean blows, in his quick "duck" and "side-step;" and when her cousin's freckled fist impinged upon the fatuous countenance of Sim Howell, Janice Day uttered an unholy gasp of delight.
disgracefuladjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/
giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
From this reading She had never approved of fisticuffs--and Marty was prone to such disgraceful activities.
duckverbUS /dʌk/
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading She delighted in Marty's clean blows, in his quick "duck" and "side-step;" and when her cousin's freckled fist impinged upon the fatuous countenance of Sim Howell, Janice Day uttered an unholy gasp of delight.
fatuousadjectiveUS /ˈfætʃəwəs/
extremely silly or stupid
From this reading She delighted in Marty's clean blows, in his quick "duck" and "side-step;" and when her cousin's freckled fist impinged upon the fatuous countenance of Sim Howell, Janice Day uttered an unholy gasp of delight.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading She delighted in Marty's clean blows, in his quick "duck" and "side-step;" and when her cousin's freckled fist impinged upon the fatuous countenance of Sim Howell, Janice Day uttered an unholy gasp of delight.
fisticuffsnounUS /ˈfɪstɪkʌfs/
a fight with bare fists
From this reading She had never approved of fisticuffs--and Marty was prone to such disgraceful activities.
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading Nevertheless, when she saw Sim Howell's blood-besmeared countenance, his wide-open mouth, his clumsy fists pawing the air almost blindly, something primal--instinctive--made her heart leap in her bosom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE CAMPAIGN Janice ran the car on for half a block before she stopped.
freckledadjectiveUS /ˈfrekəld/
relating to or covered with or resembling freckles
From this reading She delighted in Marty's clean blows, in his quick "duck" and "side-step;" and when her cousin's freckled fist impinged upon the fatuous countenance of Sim Howell, Janice Day uttered an unholy gasp of delight.
gaspnounUS /ɡæsp/
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading She delighted in Marty's clean blows, in his quick "duck" and "side-step;" and when her cousin's freckled fist impinged upon the fatuous countenance of Sim Howell, Janice Day uttered an unholy gasp of delight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had never approved of fisticuffs--and Marty was prone to such disgraceful activities.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE CAMPAIGN Janice ran the car on for half a block before she stopped.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Nevertheless, when she saw Sim Howell's blood-besmeared countenance, his wide-open mouth, his clumsy fists pawing the air almost blindly, something primal--instinctive--made her heart leap in her bosom.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, when she saw Sim Howell's blood-besmeared countenance, his wide-open mouth, his clumsy fists pawing the air almost blindly, something primal--instinctive--made her heart leap in her bosom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, when she saw Sim Howell's blood-besmeared countenance, his wide-open mouth, his clumsy fists pawing the air almost blindly, something primal--instinctive--made her heart leap in her bosom.
Howell
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From this reading She delighted in Marty's clean blows, in his quick "duck" and "side-step;" and when her cousin's freckled fist impinged upon the fatuous countenance of Sim Howell, Janice Day uttered an unholy gasp of delight.
Howell'snounUS /ˈhaʊəlz/
possessive form of “howells” — United States writer and editor (1837-1920)
From this reading Nevertheless, when she saw Sim Howell's blood-besmeared countenance, his wide-open mouth, his clumsy fists pawing the air almost blindly, something primal--instinctive--made her heart leap in her bosom.
impingedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɪndʒd/
past form of “impinge” — impinge or infringe upon
From this reading She delighted in Marty's clean blows, in his quick "duck" and "side-step;" and when her cousin's freckled fist impinged upon the fatuous countenance of Sim Howell, Janice Day uttered an unholy gasp of delight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nevertheless, when she saw Sim Howell's blood-besmeared countenance, his wide-open mouth, his clumsy fists pawing the air almost blindly, something primal--instinctive--made her heart leap in her bosom.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading Nevertheless, when she saw Sim Howell's blood-besmeared countenance, his wide-open mouth, his clumsy fists pawing the air almost blindly, something primal--instinctive--made her heart leap in her bosom.
Janice
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From this reading THE OPENING OF THE CAMPAIGN Janice ran the car on for half a block before she stopped.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Nevertheless, when she saw Sim Howell's blood-besmeared countenance, his wide-open mouth, his clumsy fists pawing the air almost blindly, something primal--instinctive--made her heart leap in her bosom.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked back.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Nevertheless, when she saw Sim Howell's blood-besmeared countenance, his wide-open mouth, his clumsy fists pawing the air almost blindly, something primal--instinctive--made her heart leap in her bosom.
Marty
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From this reading She had never approved of fisticuffs--and Marty was prone to such disgraceful activities.
Marty's
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From this reading She delighted in Marty's clean blows, in his quick "duck" and "side-step;" and when her cousin's freckled fist impinged upon the fatuous countenance of Sim Howell, Janice Day uttered an unholy gasp of delight.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Nevertheless, when she saw Sim Howell's blood-besmeared countenance, his wide-open mouth, his clumsy fists pawing the air almost blindly, something primal--instinctive--made her heart leap in her bosom.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had never approved of fisticuffs--and Marty was prone to such disgraceful activities.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, when she saw Sim Howell's blood-besmeared countenance, his wide-open mouth, his clumsy fists pawing the air almost blindly, something primal--instinctive--made her heart leap in her bosom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE CAMPAIGN Janice ran the car on for half a block before she stopped.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE CAMPAIGN Janice ran the car on for half a block before she stopped.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE CAMPAIGN Janice ran the car on for half a block before she stopped.
pawingverbUS /ˈpɔːɪŋ/
-ing form of “paw” — scrape with the paws
From this reading Nevertheless, when she saw Sim Howell's blood-besmeared countenance, his wide-open mouth, his clumsy fists pawing the air almost blindly, something primal--instinctive--made her heart leap in her bosom.
primaladjectiveUS /ˈpraɪməl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Nevertheless, when she saw Sim Howell's blood-besmeared countenance, his wide-open mouth, his clumsy fists pawing the air almost blindly, something primal--instinctive--made her heart leap in her bosom.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading She had never approved of fisticuffs--and Marty was prone to such disgraceful activities.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading She delighted in Marty's clean blows, in his quick "duck" and "side-step;" and when her cousin's freckled fist impinged upon the fatuous countenance of Sim Howell, Janice Day uttered an unholy gasp of delight.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE CAMPAIGN Janice ran the car on for half a block before she stopped.
cut with a saw
From this reading Nevertheless, when she saw Sim Howell's blood-besmeared countenance, his wide-open mouth, his clumsy fists pawing the air almost blindly, something primal--instinctive--made her heart leap in her bosom.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE CAMPAIGN Janice ran the car on for half a block before she stopped.
side-step
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From this reading She delighted in Marty's clean blows, in his quick "duck" and "side-step;" and when her cousin's freckled fist impinged upon the fatuous countenance of Sim Howell, Janice Day uttered an unholy gasp of delight.
Sim
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From this reading Nevertheless, when she saw Sim Howell's blood-besmeared countenance, his wide-open mouth, his clumsy fists pawing the air almost blindly, something primal--instinctive--made her heart leap in her bosom.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Nevertheless, when she saw Sim Howell's blood-besmeared countenance, his wide-open mouth, his clumsy fists pawing the air almost blindly, something primal--instinctive--made her heart leap in her bosom.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE CAMPAIGN Janice ran the car on for half a block before she stopped.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She had never approved of fisticuffs--and Marty was prone to such disgraceful activities.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE CAMPAIGN Janice ran the car on for half a block before she stopped.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had never approved of fisticuffs--and Marty was prone to such disgraceful activities.
unholyadjectiveUS /ənˈhoʊli/
not hallowed or consecrated
From this reading She delighted in Marty's clean blows, in his quick "duck" and "side-step;" and when her cousin's freckled fist impinged upon the fatuous countenance of Sim Howell, Janice Day uttered an unholy gasp of delight.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She delighted in Marty's clean blows, in his quick "duck" and "side-step;" and when her cousin's freckled fist impinged upon the fatuous countenance of Sim Howell, Janice Day uttered an unholy gasp of delight.
communicated in words
From this reading She delighted in Marty's clean blows, in his quick "duck" and "side-step;" and when her cousin's freckled fist impinged upon the fatuous countenance of Sim Howell, Janice Day uttered an unholy gasp of delight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had never approved of fisticuffs--and Marty was prone to such disgraceful activities.
at the time that
From this reading Nevertheless, when she saw Sim Howell's blood-besmeared countenance, his wide-open mouth, his clumsy fists pawing the air almost blindly, something primal--instinctive--made her heart leap in her bosom.
wide-openadjective
open wide
From this reading Nevertheless, when she saw Sim Howell's blood-besmeared countenance, his wide-open mouth, his clumsy fists pawing the air almost blindly, something primal--instinctive--made her heart leap in her bosom.
