used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is quite possible for a person to feel desperately cross, and yet so to hold down the feeling that no one can guess its existence.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But her world seemed all awry, and her temper suffered under the strain.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OPPORTUNITY LOST MAGDA was unhappy, and distinctly cross.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN OPPORTUNITY LOST MAGDA was unhappy, and distinctly cross.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Self-control was not one of Magda's prime virtues, as by this time you will have found out.
awryadjectiveUS /ərˈaɪ/
turned or twisted toward one side
From this reading But her world seemed all awry, and her temper suffered under the strain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She did not wish to be cross, and probably she would not have called herself so.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But her world seemed all awry, and her temper suffered under the strain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Self-control was not one of Magda's prime virtues, as by this time you will have found out.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She did not wish to be cross, and probably she would not have called herself so.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is quite possible for a person to feel desperately cross, and yet so to hold down the feeling that no one can guess its existence.
travel across or pass over
From this reading AN OPPORTUNITY LOST MAGDA was unhappy, and distinctly cross.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading It is quite possible for a person to feel desperately cross, and yet so to hold down the feeling that no one can guess its existence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not wish to be cross, and probably she would not have called herself so.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading AN OPPORTUNITY LOST MAGDA was unhappy, and distinctly cross.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It is quite possible for a person to feel desperately cross, and yet so to hold down the feeling that no one can guess its existence.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading It is quite possible for a person to feel desperately cross, and yet so to hold down the feeling that no one can guess its existence.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It is quite possible for a person to feel desperately cross, and yet so to hold down the feeling that no one can guess its existence.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It is quite possible for a person to feel desperately cross, and yet so to hold down the feeling that no one can guess its existence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is quite possible for a person to feel desperately cross, and yet so to hold down the feeling that no one can guess its existence.
set up or found
From this reading Self-control was not one of Magda's prime virtues, as by this time you will have found out.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading It is quite possible for a person to feel desperately cross, and yet so to hold down the feeling that no one can guess its existence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She did not wish to be cross, and probably she would not have called herself so.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But her world seemed all awry, and her temper suffered under the strain.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She did not wish to be cross, and probably she would not have called herself so.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It is quite possible for a person to feel desperately cross, and yet so to hold down the feeling that no one can guess its existence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is quite possible for a person to feel desperately cross, and yet so to hold down the feeling that no one can guess its existence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is quite possible for a person to feel desperately cross, and yet so to hold down the feeling that no one can guess its existence.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is quite possible for a person to feel desperately cross, and yet so to hold down the feeling that no one can guess its existence.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading AN OPPORTUNITY LOST MAGDA was unhappy, and distinctly cross.
MAGDA
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From this reading AN OPPORTUNITY LOST MAGDA was unhappy, and distinctly cross.
Magda's
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From this reading Self-control was not one of Magda's prime virtues, as by this time you will have found out.
not any; not one
From this reading It is quite possible for a person to feel desperately cross, and yet so to hold down the feeling that no one can guess its existence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not wish to be cross, and probably she would not have called herself so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Self-control was not one of Magda's prime virtues, as by this time you will have found out.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Self-control was not one of Magda's prime virtues, as by this time you will have found out.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading AN OPPORTUNITY LOST MAGDA was unhappy, and distinctly cross.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Self-control was not one of Magda's prime virtues, as by this time you will have found out.
a human being
From this reading It is quite possible for a person to feel desperately cross, and yet so to hold down the feeling that no one can guess its existence.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It is quite possible for a person to feel desperately cross, and yet so to hold down the feeling that no one can guess its existence.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading Self-control was not one of Magda's prime virtues, as by this time you will have found out.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading She did not wish to be cross, and probably she would not have called herself so.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It is quite possible for a person to feel desperately cross, and yet so to hold down the feeling that no one can guess its existence.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But her world seemed all awry, and her temper suffered under the strain.
Self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading Self-control was not one of Magda's prime virtues, as by this time you will have found out.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not wish to be cross, and probably she would not have called herself so.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She did not wish to be cross, and probably she would not have called herself so.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading But her world seemed all awry, and her temper suffered under the strain.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading But her world seemed all awry, and her temper suffered under the strain.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading But her world seemed all awry, and her temper suffered under the strain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is quite possible for a person to feel desperately cross, and yet so to hold down the feeling that no one can guess its existence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But her world seemed all awry, and her temper suffered under the strain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Self-control was not one of Magda's prime virtues, as by this time you will have found out.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Self-control was not one of Magda's prime virtues, as by this time you will have found out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She did not wish to be cross, and probably she would not have called herself so.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But her world seemed all awry, and her temper suffered under the strain.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading AN OPPORTUNITY LOST MAGDA was unhappy, and distinctly cross.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading Self-control was not one of Magda's prime virtues, as by this time you will have found out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN OPPORTUNITY LOST MAGDA was unhappy, and distinctly cross.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Self-control was not one of Magda's prime virtues, as by this time you will have found out.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading She did not wish to be cross, and probably she would not have called herself so.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But her world seemed all awry, and her temper suffered under the strain.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She did not wish to be cross, and probably she would not have called herself so.
but in spite of that
From this reading It is quite possible for a person to feel desperately cross, and yet so to hold down the feeling that no one can guess its existence.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Self-control was not one of Magda's prime virtues, as by this time you will have found out.
