perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading In that instant Lizzie began to act: as all women do upon every possible occasion.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading LIZZIE DEEMS IT NECESSARY TO CALL CUNNING TO HER AID.
(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 In that instant Lizzie began to act: as all women do upon every possible occasion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every trace of anxiety vanished from Lizzie's face as Lily's eyes looked into hers, and she smiled so brightly and nodded so encouragingly as to infuse strength into the heart of her friend.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Every trace of anxiety vanished from Lizzie's face as Lily's eyes looked into hers, and she smiled so brightly and nodded so encouragingly as to infuse strength into the heart of her friend.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading If those who enlist in the ranks of the drama would but act on the stage as they act off it, there would be no talk of the decadence of dramatic art.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In that instant Lizzie began to act: as all women do upon every possible occasion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If those who enlist in the ranks of the drama would but act on the stage as they act off it, there would be no talk of the decadence of dramatic art.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In that instant Lizzie began to act: as all women do upon every possible occasion.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading The first thing Lily saw when she recovered consciousness was Lizzie's face bending down to hers.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading Every trace of anxiety vanished from Lizzie's face as Lily's eyes looked into hers, and she smiled so brightly and nodded so encouragingly as to infuse strength into the heart of her friend.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If those who enlist in the ranks of the drama would but act on the stage as they act off it, there would be no talk of the decadence of dramatic art.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading LIZZIE DEEMS IT NECESSARY TO CALL CUNNING TO HER AID.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading The first thing Lily saw when she recovered consciousness was Lizzie's face bending down to hers.
CUNNINGadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading LIZZIE DEEMS IT NECESSARY TO CALL CUNNING TO HER AID.
decadencenounUS /ˈdekədəns/
the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities
From this reading If those who enlist in the ranks of the drama would but act on the stage as they act off it, there would be no talk of the decadence of dramatic art.
DEEMSverbUS /diːmz/
third-person singular of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading LIZZIE DEEMS IT NECESSARY TO CALL CUNNING TO HER AID.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In that instant Lizzie began to act: as all women do upon every possible occasion.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The first thing Lily saw when she recovered consciousness was Lizzie's face bending down to hers.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading If those who enlist in the ranks of the drama would but act on the stage as they act off it, there would be no talk of the decadence of dramatic art.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading If those who enlist in the ranks of the drama would but act on the stage as they act off it, there would be no talk of the decadence of dramatic art.
encouraginglyadverb
in an encouraging manner
From this reading Every trace of anxiety vanished from Lizzie's face as Lily's eyes looked into hers, and she smiled so brightly and nodded so encouragingly as to infuse strength into the heart of her friend.
enlistverbUS /ˌenˈlɪst/
join the military
From this reading If those who enlist in the ranks of the drama would but act on the stage as they act off it, there would be no talk of the decadence of dramatic art.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In that instant Lizzie began to act: as all women do upon every possible occasion.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Every trace of anxiety vanished from Lizzie's face as Lily's eyes looked into hers, and she smiled so brightly and nodded so encouragingly as to infuse strength into the heart of her friend.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The first thing Lily saw when she recovered consciousness was Lizzie's face bending down to hers.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first thing Lily saw when she recovered consciousness was Lizzie's face bending down to hers.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Every trace of anxiety vanished from Lizzie's face as Lily's eyes looked into hers, and she smiled so brightly and nodded so encouragingly as to infuse strength into the heart of her friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Every trace of anxiety vanished from Lizzie's face as Lily's eyes looked into hers, and she smiled so brightly and nodded so encouragingly as to infuse strength into the heart of her friend.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Every trace of anxiety vanished from Lizzie's face as Lily's eyes looked into hers, and she smiled so brightly and nodded so encouragingly as to infuse strength into the heart of her friend.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LIZZIE DEEMS IT NECESSARY TO CALL CUNNING TO HER AID.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading The first thing Lily saw when she recovered consciousness was Lizzie's face bending down to hers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If those who enlist in the ranks of the drama would but act on the stage as they act off it, there would be no talk of the decadence of dramatic art.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In that instant Lizzie began to act: as all women do upon every possible occasion.
infuseverbUS /ˌɪnˈfjuːz/
teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
From this reading Every trace of anxiety vanished from Lizzie's face as Lily's eyes looked into hers, and she smiled so brightly and nodded so encouragingly as to infuse strength into the heart of her friend.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading In that instant Lizzie began to act: as all women do upon every possible occasion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Every trace of anxiety vanished from Lizzie's face as Lily's eyes looked into hers, and she smiled so brightly and nodded so encouragingly as to infuse strength into the heart of her friend.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LIZZIE DEEMS IT NECESSARY TO CALL CUNNING TO HER AID.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading The first thing Lily saw when she recovered consciousness was Lizzie's face bending down to hers.
Lily'snounUS /ˈlɪliːz/
possessive form of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading Every trace of anxiety vanished from Lizzie's face as Lily's eyes looked into hers, and she smiled so brightly and nodded so encouragingly as to infuse strength into the heart of her friend.
LIZZIE
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From this reading LIZZIE DEEMS IT NECESSARY TO CALL CUNNING TO HER AID.
Lizzie's
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From this reading The first thing Lily saw when she recovered consciousness was Lizzie's face bending down to hers.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Every trace of anxiety vanished from Lizzie's face as Lily's eyes looked into hers, and she smiled so brightly and nodded so encouragingly as to infuse strength into the heart of her friend.
absolutely essential
From this reading LIZZIE DEEMS IT NECESSARY TO CALL CUNNING TO HER AID.
not any; not one
From this reading If those who enlist in the ranks of the drama would but act on the stage as they act off it, there would be no talk of the decadence of dramatic art.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Every trace of anxiety vanished from Lizzie's face as Lily's eyes looked into hers, and she smiled so brightly and nodded so encouragingly as to infuse strength into the heart of her friend.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading In that instant Lizzie began to act: as all women do upon every possible occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If those who enlist in the ranks of the drama would but act on the stage as they act off it, there would be no talk of the decadence of dramatic art.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If those who enlist in the ranks of the drama would but act on the stage as they act off it, there would be no talk of the decadence of dramatic art.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If those who enlist in the ranks of the drama would but act on the stage as they act off it, there would be no talk of the decadence of dramatic art.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In that instant Lizzie began to act: as all women do upon every possible occasion.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading If those who enlist in the ranks of the drama would but act on the stage as they act off it, there would be no talk of the decadence of dramatic art.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading The first thing Lily saw when she recovered consciousness was Lizzie's face bending down to hers.
cut with a saw
From this reading The first thing Lily saw when she recovered consciousness was Lizzie's face bending down to hers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first thing Lily saw when she recovered consciousness was Lizzie's face bending down to hers.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Every trace of anxiety vanished from Lizzie's face as Lily's eyes looked into hers, and she smiled so brightly and nodded so encouragingly as to infuse strength into the heart of her friend.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Every trace of anxiety vanished from Lizzie's face as Lily's eyes looked into hers, and she smiled so brightly and nodded so encouragingly as to infuse strength into the heart of her friend.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading If those who enlist in the ranks of the drama would but act on the stage as they act off it, there would be no talk of the decadence of dramatic art.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Every trace of anxiety vanished from Lizzie's face as Lily's eyes looked into hers, and she smiled so brightly and nodded so encouragingly as to infuse strength into the heart of her friend.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading If those who enlist in the ranks of the drama would but act on the stage as they act off it, there would be no talk of the decadence of dramatic art.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In that instant Lizzie began to act: as all women do upon every possible occasion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first thing Lily saw when she recovered consciousness was Lizzie's face bending down to hers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If those who enlist in the ranks of the drama would but act on the stage as they act off it, there would be no talk of the decadence of dramatic art.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If those who enlist in the ranks of the drama would but act on the stage as they act off it, there would be no talk of the decadence of dramatic art.
a special situation
From this reading The first thing Lily saw when she recovered consciousness was Lizzie's face bending down to hers.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading If those who enlist in the ranks of the drama would but act on the stage as they act off it, there would be no talk of the decadence of dramatic art.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LIZZIE DEEMS IT NECESSARY TO CALL CUNNING TO HER AID.
a just detectable amount
From this reading Every trace of anxiety vanished from Lizzie's face as Lily's eyes looked into hers, and she smiled so brightly and nodded so encouragingly as to infuse strength into the heart of her friend.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In that instant Lizzie began to act: as all women do upon every possible occasion.
having passed out of existence
From this reading Every trace of anxiety vanished from Lizzie's face as Lily's eyes looked into hers, and she smiled so brightly and nodded so encouragingly as to infuse strength into the heart of her friend.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first thing Lily saw when she recovered consciousness was Lizzie's face bending down to hers.
at the time that
From this reading The first thing Lily saw when she recovered consciousness was Lizzie's face bending down to hers.
which person or people
From this reading If those who enlist in the ranks of the drama would but act on the stage as they act off it, there would be no talk of the decadence of dramatic art.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In that instant Lizzie began to act: as all women do upon every possible occasion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If those who enlist in the ranks of the drama would but act on the stage as they act off it, there would be no talk of the decadence of dramatic art.
