used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Mary was opening her mouth for a mild rebuke when the two boys sprang back, the right hand of each flashing to his hip.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Now, Polly was winging arrows of anger at the little teacher, and presently Pleasant rose lightly and with incredible swiftness swung across the floor just as the climax came.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, Polly was winging arrows of anger at the little teacher, and presently Pleasant rose lightly and with incredible swiftness swung across the floor just as the climax came.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Now, Polly was winging arrows of anger at the little teacher, and presently Pleasant rose lightly and with incredible swiftness swung across the floor just as the climax came.
arrowsnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading Now, Polly was winging arrows of anger at the little teacher, and presently Pleasant rose lightly and with incredible swiftness swung across the floor just as the climax came.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now, Polly was winging arrows of anger at the little teacher, and presently Pleasant rose lightly and with incredible swiftness swung across the floor just as the climax came.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now, Polly was winging arrows of anger at the little teacher, and presently Pleasant rose lightly and with incredible swiftness swung across the floor just as the climax came.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Miss Mary was opening her mouth for a mild rebuke when the two boys sprang back, the right hand of each flashing to his hip.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Miss Mary was opening her mouth for a mild rebuke when the two boys sprang back, the right hand of each flashing to his hip.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Now, Polly was winging arrows of anger at the little teacher, and presently Pleasant rose lightly and with incredible swiftness swung across the floor just as the climax came.
claimingverbUS /ˈkleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Ham and King were glaring at each other over the teacher's pretty head--each claiming the next dance.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading Now, Polly was winging arrows of anger at the little teacher, and presently Pleasant rose lightly and with incredible swiftness swung across the floor just as the climax came.
crutchnounUS /krʌtʃ/
a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
From this reading King drew first, and Pleasant's crutch swished down on his wrist, striking his pistol to the floor.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Ham and King were glaring at each other over the teacher's pretty head--each claiming the next dance.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading From the other side Polly too darted forward.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading King drew first, and Pleasant's crutch swished down on his wrist, striking his pistol to the floor.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading King drew first, and Pleasant's crutch swished down on his wrist, striking his pistol to the floor.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Ham and King were glaring at each other over the teacher's pretty head--each claiming the next dance.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading King drew first, and Pleasant's crutch swished down on his wrist, striking his pistol to the floor.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading Miss Mary was opening her mouth for a mild rebuke when the two boys sprang back, the right hand of each flashing to his hip.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Now, Polly was winging arrows of anger at the little teacher, and presently Pleasant rose lightly and with incredible swiftness swung across the floor just as the climax came.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Mary was opening her mouth for a mild rebuke when the two boys sprang back, the right hand of each flashing to his hip.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading From the other side Polly too darted forward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the other side Polly too darted forward.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Ham and King were glaring at each other over the teacher's pretty head--each claiming the next dance.
HamnounUS /hæm/
meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
From this reading Ham and King were glaring at each other over the teacher's pretty head--each claiming the next dance.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Miss Mary was opening her mouth for a mild rebuke when the two boys sprang back, the right hand of each flashing to his hip.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Ham and King were glaring at each other over the teacher's pretty head--each claiming the next dance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Mary was opening her mouth for a mild rebuke when the two boys sprang back, the right hand of each flashing to his hip.
hipnounUS /hɪp/
either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
From this reading Miss Mary was opening her mouth for a mild rebuke when the two boys sprang back, the right hand of each flashing to his hip.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Mary was opening her mouth for a mild rebuke when the two boys sprang back, the right hand of each flashing to his hip.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading Now, Polly was winging arrows of anger at the little teacher, and presently Pleasant rose lightly and with incredible swiftness swung across the floor just as the climax came.
and nothing more
From this reading Now, Polly was winging arrows of anger at the little teacher, and presently Pleasant rose lightly and with incredible swiftness swung across the floor just as the climax came.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Ham and King were glaring at each other over the teacher's pretty head--each claiming the next dance.
without good reason
From this reading Now, Polly was winging arrows of anger at the little teacher, and presently Pleasant rose lightly and with incredible swiftness swung across the floor just as the climax came.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Now, Polly was winging arrows of anger at the little teacher, and presently Pleasant rose lightly and with incredible swiftness swung across the floor just as the climax came.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Miss Mary was opening her mouth for a mild rebuke when the two boys sprang back, the right hand of each flashing to his hip.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Miss Mary was opening her mouth for a mild rebuke when the two boys sprang back, the right hand of each flashing to his hip.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Mary was opening her mouth for a mild rebuke when the two boys sprang back, the right hand of each flashing to his hip.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Miss Mary was opening her mouth for a mild rebuke when the two boys sprang back, the right hand of each flashing to his hip.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Ham and King were glaring at each other over the teacher's pretty head--each claiming the next dance.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, Polly was winging arrows of anger at the little teacher, and presently Pleasant rose lightly and with incredible swiftness swung across the floor just as the climax came.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now, Polly was winging arrows of anger at the little teacher, and presently Pleasant rose lightly and with incredible swiftness swung across the floor just as the climax came.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading King drew first, and Pleasant's crutch swished down on his wrist, striking his pistol to the floor.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Miss Mary was opening her mouth for a mild rebuke when the two boys sprang back, the right hand of each flashing to his hip.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading From the other side Polly too darted forward.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Ham and King were glaring at each other over the teacher's pretty head--each claiming the next dance.
pistolnounUS /ˈpɪstəl/
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading King drew first, and Pleasant's crutch swished down on his wrist, striking his pistol to the floor.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Now, Polly was winging arrows of anger at the little teacher, and presently Pleasant rose lightly and with incredible swiftness swung across the floor just as the climax came.
Pleasant's
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From this reading King drew first, and Pleasant's crutch swished down on his wrist, striking his pistol to the floor.
Polly
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From this reading Now, Polly was winging arrows of anger at the little teacher, and presently Pleasant rose lightly and with incredible swiftness swung across the floor just as the climax came.
in the near future
From this reading Now, Polly was winging arrows of anger at the little teacher, and presently Pleasant rose lightly and with incredible swiftness swung across the floor just as the climax came.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Ham and King were glaring at each other over the teacher's pretty head--each claiming the next dance.
rebukeverbUS /riˈbjuːk/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading Miss Mary was opening her mouth for a mild rebuke when the two boys sprang back, the right hand of each flashing to his hip.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Miss Mary was opening her mouth for a mild rebuke when the two boys sprang back, the right hand of each flashing to his hip.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Now, Polly was winging arrows of anger at the little teacher, and presently Pleasant rose lightly and with incredible swiftness swung across the floor just as the climax came.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading From the other side Polly too darted forward.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Miss Mary was opening her mouth for a mild rebuke when the two boys sprang back, the right hand of each flashing to his hip.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading King drew first, and Pleasant's crutch swished down on his wrist, striking his pistol to the floor.
swiftnessnounUS /ˈswɪftnəs/
a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
From this reading Now, Polly was winging arrows of anger at the little teacher, and presently Pleasant rose lightly and with incredible swiftness swung across the floor just as the climax came.
swishedverbUS /swɪʃt/
past form of “swish” — move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound
From this reading King drew first, and Pleasant's crutch swished down on his wrist, striking his pistol to the floor.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Now, Polly was winging arrows of anger at the little teacher, and presently Pleasant rose lightly and with incredible swiftness swung across the floor just as the climax came.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Now, Polly was winging arrows of anger at the little teacher, and presently Pleasant rose lightly and with incredible swiftness swung across the floor just as the climax came.
teacher'snounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
possessive form of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Ham and King were glaring at each other over the teacher's pretty head--each claiming the next dance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now, Polly was winging arrows of anger at the little teacher, and presently Pleasant rose lightly and with incredible swiftness swung across the floor just as the climax came.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Mary was opening her mouth for a mild rebuke when the two boys sprang back, the right hand of each flashing to his hip.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading From the other side Polly too darted forward.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Miss Mary was opening her mouth for a mild rebuke when the two boys sprang back, the right hand of each flashing to his hip.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, Polly was winging arrows of anger at the little teacher, and presently Pleasant rose lightly and with incredible swiftness swung across the floor just as the climax came.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ham and King were glaring at each other over the teacher's pretty head--each claiming the next dance.
at the time that
From this reading Miss Mary was opening her mouth for a mild rebuke when the two boys sprang back, the right hand of each flashing to his hip.
wingingverbUS /ˈwɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “wing” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Now, Polly was winging arrows of anger at the little teacher, and presently Pleasant rose lightly and with incredible swiftness swung across the floor just as the climax came.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now, Polly was winging arrows of anger at the little teacher, and presently Pleasant rose lightly and with incredible swiftness swung across the floor just as the climax came.
wristnounUS /rɪst/
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading King drew first, and Pleasant's crutch swished down on his wrist, striking his pistol to the floor.
