used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
consider or hold as true
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
ALLYnounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading JED SECURES AN ALLY.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She seized a tin dipper and filled it half full from the tea-kettle, the water in which was almost scalding.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading JED SECURES AN ALLY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
apostrophized
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
from appearances alone
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading A bright but malicious idea struck her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A bright but malicious idea struck her.
dippernounUS /ˈdɪpər/
a ladle that has a cup with a long handle
From this reading She seized a tin dipper and filled it half full from the tea-kettle, the water in which was almost scalding.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Then she seized an opportunity to empty it over Jed.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading She seized a tin dipper and filled it half full from the tea-kettle, the water in which was almost scalding.
Fogson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She seized a tin dipper and filled it half full from the tea-kettle, the water in which was almost scalding.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading She seized a tin dipper and filled it half full from the tea-kettle, the water in which was almost scalding.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A bright but malicious idea struck her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She seized a tin dipper and filled it half full from the tea-kettle, the water in which was almost scalding.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
JED
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JED SECURES AN ALLY.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
maliciousadjectiveUS /məˈlɪʃəs/
having the nature of or resulting from malice
From this reading A bright but malicious idea struck her.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Then she seized an opportunity to empty it over Jed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then she seized an opportunity to empty it over Jed.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
scaldingverbUS /ˈskɔːldɪŋ/
-ing form of “scald” — subject to harsh criticism
From this reading She seized a tin dipper and filled it half full from the tea-kettle, the water in which was almost scalding.
SECURESverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrz/
third-person singular of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading JED SECURES AN ALLY.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading She seized a tin dipper and filled it half full from the tea-kettle, the water in which was almost scalding.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading A bright but malicious idea struck her.
carry out
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
tea-kettle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She seized a tin dipper and filled it half full from the tea-kettle, the water in which was almost scalding.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she seized an opportunity to empty it over Jed.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading She seized a tin dipper and filled it half full from the tea-kettle, the water in which was almost scalding.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
hard to endure
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
vipernounUS /ˈvaɪpər/
venomous Old World snakes characterized by hollow venom-conducting fangs in the upper jaw
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading She seized a tin dipper and filled it half full from the tea-kettle, the water in which was almost scalding.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She seized a tin dipper and filled it half full from the tea-kettle, the water in which was almost scalding.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was trying to Mrs. Fogson to see her husband apparently getting the worst of it from "that young viper," as she mentally apostrophized Jed, and she longed to take a part, notwithstanding her husband's refusal to accept her assistance.
