used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I've been a good wife and a true one to you, but you must not carry this any further than you have.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As though paralyzed by the audacity of the situation, Ben Mauprat stood there regarding the three.
audacitynounUS /ɑːˈdæs.ə.t̬i/
A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.
From this reading As though paralyzed by the audacity of the situation, Ben Mauprat stood there regarding the three.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading God knows I do not know how it can be, but I have loved you with the devotion that few women have shown the husbands who have treated them with love and tenderness, and I have had nothing but blows and curses in return.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I've been a good wife and a true one to you, but you must not carry this any further than you have.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading As though paralyzed by the audacity of the situation, Ben Mauprat stood there regarding the three.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading God knows I do not know how it can be, but I have loved you with the devotion that few women have shown the husbands who have treated them with love and tenderness, and I have had nothing but blows and curses in return.
a youthful male person
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As though paralyzed by the audacity of the situation, Ben Mauprat stood there regarding the three.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading God knows I do not know how it can be, but I have loved you with the devotion that few women have shown the husbands who have treated them with love and tenderness, and I have had nothing but blows and curses in return.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "I've been a good wife and a true one to you, but you must not carry this any further than you have.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Don't do it, Ben," she cried hoarsely.
cursesnounUS /ˈkɜːrsɪz/
plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading God knows I do not know how it can be, but I have loved you with the devotion that few women have shown the husbands who have treated them with love and tenderness, and I have had nothing but blows and curses in return.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading God knows I do not know how it can be, but I have loved you with the devotion that few women have shown the husbands who have treated them with love and tenderness, and I have had nothing but blows and curses in return.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Don't do it, Ben," she cried hoarsely.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't do it, Ben," she cried hoarsely.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading God knows I do not know how it can be, but I have loved you with the devotion that few women have shown the husbands who have treated them with love and tenderness, and I have had nothing but blows and curses in return.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading "I've been a good wife and a true one to you, but you must not carry this any further than you have.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading God knows I do not know how it can be, but I have loved you with the devotion that few women have shown the husbands who have treated them with love and tenderness, and I have had nothing but blows and curses in return.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I've been a good wife and a true one to you, but you must not carry this any further than you have.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I've been a good wife and a true one to you, but you must not carry this any further than you have.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
hoarselyadverb
in a hoarse or husky voice
From this reading "Don't do it, Ben," she cried hoarsely.
how
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From this reading God knows I do not know how it can be, but I have loved you with the devotion that few women have shown the husbands who have treated them with love and tenderness, and I have had nothing but blows and curses in return.
husbandsnounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading God knows I do not know how it can be, but I have loved you with the devotion that few women have shown the husbands who have treated them with love and tenderness, and I have had nothing but blows and curses in return.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading God knows I do not know how it can be, but I have loved you with the devotion that few women have shown the husbands who have treated them with love and tenderness, and I have had nothing but blows and curses in return.
I've
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From this reading "I've been a good wife and a true one to you, but you must not carry this any further than you have.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading God knows I do not know how it can be, but I have loved you with the devotion that few women have shown the husbands who have treated them with love and tenderness, and I have had nothing but blows and curses in return.
interminableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrmənəbəl/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Don't do it, Ben," she cried hoarsely.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading God knows I do not know how it can be, but I have loved you with the devotion that few women have shown the husbands who have treated them with love and tenderness, and I have had nothing but blows and curses in return.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading God knows I do not know how it can be, but I have loved you with the devotion that few women have shown the husbands who have treated them with love and tenderness, and I have had nothing but blows and curses in return.
Leonie's
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From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
Liz
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From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading God knows I do not know how it can be, but I have loved you with the devotion that few women have shown the husbands who have treated them with love and tenderness, and I have had nothing but blows and curses in return.
held dear
From this reading God knows I do not know how it can be, but I have loved you with the devotion that few women have shown the husbands who have treated them with love and tenderness, and I have had nothing but blows and curses in return.
Mauprat
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From this reading As though paralyzed by the audacity of the situation, Ben Mauprat stood there regarding the three.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I've been a good wife and a true one to you, but you must not carry this any further than you have.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading God knows I do not know how it can be, but I have loved you with the devotion that few women have shown the husbands who have treated them with love and tenderness, and I have had nothing but blows and curses in return.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As though paralyzed by the audacity of the situation, Ben Mauprat stood there regarding the three.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I've been a good wife and a true one to you, but you must not carry this any further than you have.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
paralyzedadjectiveUS /ˈperəlaɪzd/
affected with paralysis
From this reading As though paralyzed by the audacity of the situation, Ben Mauprat stood there regarding the three.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/
more quickly
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading As though paralyzed by the audacity of the situation, Ben Mauprat stood there regarding the three.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading God knows I do not know how it can be, but I have loved you with the devotion that few women have shown the husbands who have treated them with love and tenderness, and I have had nothing but blows and curses in return.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Don't do it, Ben," she cried hoarsely.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading God knows I do not know how it can be, but I have loved you with the devotion that few women have shown the husbands who have treated them with love and tenderness, and I have had nothing but blows and curses in return.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading As though paralyzed by the audacity of the situation, Ben Mauprat stood there regarding the three.
snarlverbUS /snɑːrl/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
snatchverbUS /snætʃ/
to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As though paralyzed by the audacity of the situation, Ben Mauprat stood there regarding the three.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading God knows I do not know how it can be, but I have loved you with the devotion that few women have shown the husbands who have treated them with love and tenderness, and I have had nothing but blows and curses in return.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As though paralyzed by the audacity of the situation, Ben Mauprat stood there regarding the three.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As though paralyzed by the audacity of the situation, Ben Mauprat stood there regarding the three.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I've been a good wife and a true one to you, but you must not carry this any further than you have.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As though paralyzed by the audacity of the situation, Ben Mauprat stood there regarding the three.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As though paralyzed by the audacity of the situation, Ben Mauprat stood there regarding the three.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading God knows I do not know how it can be, but I have loved you with the devotion that few women have shown the husbands who have treated them with love and tenderness, and I have had nothing but blows and curses in return.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "I've been a good wife and a true one to you, but you must not carry this any further than you have.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
which person or people
From this reading God knows I do not know how it can be, but I have loved you with the devotion that few women have shown the husbands who have treated them with love and tenderness, and I have had nothing but blows and curses in return.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "I've been a good wife and a true one to you, but you must not carry this any further than you have.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading God knows I do not know how it can be, but I have loved you with the devotion that few women have shown the husbands who have treated them with love and tenderness, and I have had nothing but blows and curses in return.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Not a single word was spoken, and for seemingly an interminable time a silence that was painful rested upon them; then, with a snarl of vengeance, he stepped forward, his hand extended as though to snatch the boy from Leonie's arms, but quicker than thought Liz had placed herself between them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I've been a good wife and a true one to you, but you must not carry this any further than you have.
