used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once she stood up, but the horses, possibly getting a glimpse of her parasol, started, and young King, quieting them, suggested that it would be best for her to remain on the seat.
anew
From this reading HIMSELF AGAIN Among the spectators, doubtless, the performance of Tom Locke gave no one keener disappointment and chagrin than that experienced by Janet Harting.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She almost writhed, her fair forehead knotted and her rosy mouth puckering and pouting.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading HIMSELF AGAIN Among the spectators, doubtless, the performance of Tom Locke gave no one keener disappointment and chagrin than that experienced by Janet Harting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HIMSELF AGAIN Among the spectators, doubtless, the performance of Tom Locke gave no one keener disappointment and chagrin than that experienced by Janet Harting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Oh, isn’t it just mean!” the girl cried, as Locke continued to search in vain for the pan.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Once she stood up, but the horses, possibly getting a glimpse of her parasol, started, and young King, quieting them, suggested that it would be best for her to remain on the seat.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Once she stood up, but the horses, possibly getting a glimpse of her parasol, started, and young King, quieting them, suggested that it would be best for her to remain on the seat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Once she stood up, but the horses, possibly getting a glimpse of her parasol, started, and young King, quieting them, suggested that it would be best for her to remain on the seat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HIMSELF AGAIN Among the spectators, doubtless, the performance of Tom Locke gave no one keener disappointment and chagrin than that experienced by Janet Harting.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading HIMSELF AGAIN Among the spectators, doubtless, the performance of Tom Locke gave no one keener disappointment and chagrin than that experienced by Janet Harting.
without stop or interruption
From this reading “Oh, isn’t it just mean!” the girl cried, as Locke continued to search in vain for the pan.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Oh, isn’t it just mean!” the girl cried, as Locke continued to search in vain for the pan.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading HIMSELF AGAIN Among the spectators, doubtless, the performance of Tom Locke gave no one keener disappointment and chagrin than that experienced by Janet Harting.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Everybody expected him to do so much.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading HIMSELF AGAIN Among the spectators, doubtless, the performance of Tom Locke gave no one keener disappointment and chagrin than that experienced by Janet Harting.
every person
From this reading “Everybody expected him to do so much.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading “Everybody expected him to do so much.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading HIMSELF AGAIN Among the spectators, doubtless, the performance of Tom Locke gave no one keener disappointment and chagrin than that experienced by Janet Harting.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading She almost writhed, her fair forehead knotted and her rosy mouth puckering and pouting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Once she stood up, but the horses, possibly getting a glimpse of her parasol, started, and young King, quieting them, suggested that it would be best for her to remain on the seat.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading She almost writhed, her fair forehead knotted and her rosy mouth puckering and pouting.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading HIMSELF AGAIN Among the spectators, doubtless, the performance of Tom Locke gave no one keener disappointment and chagrin than that experienced by Janet Harting.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Once she stood up, but the horses, possibly getting a glimpse of her parasol, started, and young King, quieting them, suggested that it would be best for her to remain on the seat.
a young female
From this reading “Oh, isn’t it just mean!” the girl cried, as Locke continued to search in vain for the pan.
a quick look
From this reading Once she stood up, but the horses, possibly getting a glimpse of her parasol, started, and young King, quieting them, suggested that it would be best for her to remain on the seat.
Harting
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From this reading HIMSELF AGAIN Among the spectators, doubtless, the performance of Tom Locke gave no one keener disappointment and chagrin than that experienced by Janet Harting.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She almost writhed, her fair forehead knotted and her rosy mouth puckering and pouting.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Everybody expected him to do so much.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading HIMSELF AGAIN Among the spectators, doubtless, the performance of Tom Locke gave no one keener disappointment and chagrin than that experienced by Janet Harting.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Once she stood up, but the horses, possibly getting a glimpse of her parasol, started, and young King, quieting them, suggested that it would be best for her to remain on the seat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Oh, isn’t it just mean!” the girl cried, as Locke continued to search in vain for the pan.
isn't
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From this reading “Oh, isn’t it just mean!” the girl cried, as Locke continued to search in vain for the pan.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Once she stood up, but the horses, possibly getting a glimpse of her parasol, started, and young King, quieting them, suggested that it would be best for her to remain on the seat.
Janet
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From this reading HIMSELF AGAIN Among the spectators, doubtless, the performance of Tom Locke gave no one keener disappointment and chagrin than that experienced by Janet Harting.
and nothing more
From this reading “Oh, isn’t it just mean!” the girl cried, as Locke continued to search in vain for the pan.
keeneradjectiveUS /ˈkiːnər/
comparative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading HIMSELF AGAIN Among the spectators, doubtless, the performance of Tom Locke gave no one keener disappointment and chagrin than that experienced by Janet Harting.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Once she stood up, but the horses, possibly getting a glimpse of her parasol, started, and young King, quieting them, suggested that it would be best for her to remain on the seat.
knottedadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːtɪd/
tied with a knot
From this reading She almost writhed, her fair forehead knotted and her rosy mouth puckering and pouting.
LockenounUS /lɑːk/
English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)
From this reading HIMSELF AGAIN Among the spectators, doubtless, the performance of Tom Locke gave no one keener disappointment and chagrin than that experienced by Janet Harting.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “Oh, isn’t it just mean!” the girl cried, as Locke continued to search in vain for the pan.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading She almost writhed, her fair forehead knotted and her rosy mouth puckering and pouting.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Everybody expected him to do so much.
not any; not one
From this reading HIMSELF AGAIN Among the spectators, doubtless, the performance of Tom Locke gave no one keener disappointment and chagrin than that experienced by Janet Harting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HIMSELF AGAIN Among the spectators, doubtless, the performance of Tom Locke gave no one keener disappointment and chagrin than that experienced by Janet Harting.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, isn’t it just mean!” the girl cried, as Locke continued to search in vain for the pan.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Once she stood up, but the horses, possibly getting a glimpse of her parasol, started, and young King, quieting them, suggested that it would be best for her to remain on the seat.
on one occasion
From this reading Once she stood up, but the horses, possibly getting a glimpse of her parasol, started, and young King, quieting them, suggested that it would be best for her to remain on the seat.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading HIMSELF AGAIN Among the spectators, doubtless, the performance of Tom Locke gave no one keener disappointment and chagrin than that experienced by Janet Harting.
panverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading “Oh, isn’t it just mean!” the girl cried, as Locke continued to search in vain for the pan.
parasolnoun
a handheld collapsible source of shade
From this reading Once she stood up, but the horses, possibly getting a glimpse of her parasol, started, and young King, quieting them, suggested that it would be best for her to remain on the seat.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading HIMSELF AGAIN Among the spectators, doubtless, the performance of Tom Locke gave no one keener disappointment and chagrin than that experienced by Janet Harting.
by chance
From this reading Once she stood up, but the horses, possibly getting a glimpse of her parasol, started, and young King, quieting them, suggested that it would be best for her to remain on the seat.
poutingverbUS /ˈpaʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “pout” — be in a huff and display one's displeasure
From this reading She almost writhed, her fair forehead knotted and her rosy mouth puckering and pouting.
puckering
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From this reading She almost writhed, her fair forehead knotted and her rosy mouth puckering and pouting.
quietingverbUS /ˈkwaɪətɪŋ/
-ing form of “quiet” — become quiet or quieter
From this reading Once she stood up, but the horses, possibly getting a glimpse of her parasol, started, and young King, quieting them, suggested that it would be best for her to remain on the seat.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Once she stood up, but the horses, possibly getting a glimpse of her parasol, started, and young King, quieting them, suggested that it would be best for her to remain on the seat.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading She almost writhed, her fair forehead knotted and her rosy mouth puckering and pouting.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading “Oh, isn’t it just mean!” the girl cried, as Locke continued to search in vain for the pan.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Once she stood up, but the horses, possibly getting a glimpse of her parasol, started, and young King, quieting them, suggested that it would be best for her to remain on the seat.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She almost writhed, her fair forehead knotted and her rosy mouth puckering and pouting.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Everybody expected him to do so much.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading HIMSELF AGAIN Among the spectators, doubtless, the performance of Tom Locke gave no one keener disappointment and chagrin than that experienced by Janet Harting.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Once she stood up, but the horses, possibly getting a glimpse of her parasol, started, and young King, quieting them, suggested that it would be best for her to remain on the seat.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Once she stood up, but the horses, possibly getting a glimpse of her parasol, started, and young King, quieting them, suggested that it would be best for her to remain on the seat.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Once she stood up, but the horses, possibly getting a glimpse of her parasol, started, and young King, quieting them, suggested that it would be best for her to remain on the seat.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading HIMSELF AGAIN Among the spectators, doubtless, the performance of Tom Locke gave no one keener disappointment and chagrin than that experienced by Janet Harting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HIMSELF AGAIN Among the spectators, doubtless, the performance of Tom Locke gave no one keener disappointment and chagrin than that experienced by Janet Harting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIMSELF AGAIN Among the spectators, doubtless, the performance of Tom Locke gave no one keener disappointment and chagrin than that experienced by Janet Harting.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Once she stood up, but the horses, possibly getting a glimpse of her parasol, started, and young King, quieting them, suggested that it would be best for her to remain on the seat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Once she stood up, but the horses, possibly getting a glimpse of her parasol, started, and young King, quieting them, suggested that it would be best for her to remain on the seat.
male cat
From this reading HIMSELF AGAIN Among the spectators, doubtless, the performance of Tom Locke gave no one keener disappointment and chagrin than that experienced by Janet Harting.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Once she stood up, but the horses, possibly getting a glimpse of her parasol, started, and young King, quieting them, suggested that it would be best for her to remain on the seat.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading “Oh, isn’t it just mean!” the girl cried, as Locke continued to search in vain for the pan.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Once she stood up, but the horses, possibly getting a glimpse of her parasol, started, and young King, quieting them, suggested that it would be best for her to remain on the seat.
writhedadjectiveUS /rɪθd/
twisted (especially as in pain or struggle)
From this reading She almost writhed, her fair forehead knotted and her rosy mouth puckering and pouting.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Once she stood up, but the horses, possibly getting a glimpse of her parasol, started, and young King, quieting them, suggested that it would be best for her to remain on the seat.
