used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A sudden, hot blush crimsoned her pale face.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For an instant her eyes flashed defiant protest, then drooped before his.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His will had mastered hers; the girl trembled from head to foot, and the proud, sensitive, mouth quivered.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For an instant her eyes flashed defiant protest, then drooped before his.
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading A sudden, hot blush crimsoned her pale face.
breathlesslyadverbUS /ˈbreθləsli/
in a breathless manner
From this reading Into the face of the man watching her breathlessly flashed a triumphant, passionate joy.
crimsoned
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From this reading A sudden, hot blush crimsoned her pale face.
defiantadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪənt/
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
From this reading For an instant her eyes flashed defiant protest, then drooped before his.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He put out his hand and gently pushed her down into the seat.
droopedverbUS /druːpt/
past form of “droop” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading For an instant her eyes flashed defiant protest, then drooped before his.
opinion or judgment
From this reading For an instant her eyes flashed defiant protest, then drooped before his.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A sudden, hot blush crimsoned her pale face.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading For an instant her eyes flashed defiant protest, then drooped before his.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading His will had mastered hers; the girl trembled from head to foot, and the proud, sensitive, mouth quivered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For an instant her eyes flashed defiant protest, then drooped before his.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His will had mastered hers; the girl trembled from head to foot, and the proud, sensitive, mouth quivered.
in a gradual manner
From this reading He put out his hand and gently pushed her down into the seat.
a young female
From this reading His will had mastered hers; the girl trembled from head to foot, and the proud, sensitive, mouth quivered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His will had mastered hers; the girl trembled from head to foot, and the proud, sensitive, mouth quivered.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He put out his hand and gently pushed her down into the seat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He put out his hand and gently pushed her down into the seat.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His will had mastered hers; the girl trembled from head to foot, and the proud, sensitive, mouth quivered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For an instant her eyes flashed defiant protest, then drooped before his.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading His will had mastered hers; the girl trembled from head to foot, and the proud, sensitive, mouth quivered.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For an instant her eyes flashed defiant protest, then drooped before his.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading A sudden, hot blush crimsoned her pale face.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading For an instant her eyes flashed defiant protest, then drooped before his.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Into the face of the man watching her breathlessly flashed a triumphant, passionate joy.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Into the face of the man watching her breathlessly flashed a triumphant, passionate joy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Into the face of the man watching her breathlessly flashed a triumphant, passionate joy.
masteredadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərd/
understood perfectly
From this reading His will had mastered hers; the girl trembled from head to foot, and the proud, sensitive, mouth quivered.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading His will had mastered hers; the girl trembled from head to foot, and the proud, sensitive, mouth quivered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Into the face of the man watching her breathlessly flashed a triumphant, passionate joy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He put out his hand and gently pushed her down into the seat.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading A sudden, hot blush crimsoned her pale face.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading Into the face of the man watching her breathlessly flashed a triumphant, passionate joy.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading For an instant her eyes flashed defiant protest, then drooped before his.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading His will had mastered hers; the girl trembled from head to foot, and the proud, sensitive, mouth quivered.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading He put out his hand and gently pushed her down into the seat.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He put out his hand and gently pushed her down into the seat.
quivered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His will had mastered hers; the girl trembled from head to foot, and the proud, sensitive, mouth quivered.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading He put out his hand and gently pushed her down into the seat.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading His will had mastered hers; the girl trembled from head to foot, and the proud, sensitive, mouth quivered.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A sudden, hot blush crimsoned her pale face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His will had mastered hers; the girl trembled from head to foot, and the proud, sensitive, mouth quivered.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For an instant her eyes flashed defiant protest, then drooped before his.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His will had mastered hers; the girl trembled from head to foot, and the proud, sensitive, mouth quivered.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading His will had mastered hers; the girl trembled from head to foot, and the proud, sensitive, mouth quivered.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading Into the face of the man watching her breathlessly flashed a triumphant, passionate joy.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Into the face of the man watching her breathlessly flashed a triumphant, passionate joy.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading His will had mastered hers; the girl trembled from head to foot, and the proud, sensitive, mouth quivered.
