used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The inkstand itself was a light affair of horn and inflicted only a slight wound, but the ink came into his eyes in a deluge blinding him completely, as Miranda had meant it should do.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had seen it coming and was prepared.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The inkstand itself was a light affair of horn and inflicted only a slight wound, but the ink came into his eyes in a deluge blinding him completely, as Miranda had meant it should do.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had seen no other weapon of defense at hand.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
blindingadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading The inkstand itself was a light affair of horn and inflicted only a slight wound, but the ink came into his eyes in a deluge blinding him completely, as Miranda had meant it should do.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The inkstand itself was a light affair of horn and inflicted only a slight wound, but the ink came into his eyes in a deluge blinding him completely, as Miranda had meant it should do.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The inkstand itself was a light affair of horn and inflicted only a slight wound, but the ink came into his eyes in a deluge blinding him completely, as Miranda had meant it should do.
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Miranda’s time had come.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading She had seen it coming and was prepared.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The inkstand itself was a light affair of horn and inflicted only a slight wound, but the ink came into his eyes in a deluge blinding him completely, as Miranda had meant it should do.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading She had seen no other weapon of defense at hand.
delugenounUS /ˈdeljuːdʒ/
an overwhelming number or amount
From this reading The inkstand itself was a light affair of horn and inflicted only a slight wound, but the ink came into his eyes in a deluge blinding him completely, as Miranda had meant it should do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The inkstand itself was a light affair of horn and inflicted only a slight wound, but the ink came into his eyes in a deluge blinding him completely, as Miranda had meant it should do.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
divisible by two
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The inkstand itself was a light affair of horn and inflicted only a slight wound, but the ink came into his eyes in a deluge blinding him completely, as Miranda had meant it should do.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miranda’s time had come.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She had seen no other weapon of defense at hand.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The inkstand itself was a light affair of horn and inflicted only a slight wound, but the ink came into his eyes in a deluge blinding him completely, as Miranda had meant it should do.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The inkstand itself was a light affair of horn and inflicted only a slight wound, but the ink came into his eyes in a deluge blinding him completely, as Miranda had meant it should do.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading The inkstand itself was a light affair of horn and inflicted only a slight wound, but the ink came into his eyes in a deluge blinding him completely, as Miranda had meant it should do.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The inkstand itself was a light affair of horn and inflicted only a slight wound, but the ink came into his eyes in a deluge blinding him completely, as Miranda had meant it should do.
inflictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/
past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading The inkstand itself was a light affair of horn and inflicted only a slight wound, but the ink came into his eyes in a deluge blinding him completely, as Miranda had meant it should do.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
inkstandnoun
a small well holding writing ink into which a pen can be dipped
From this reading The inkstand itself was a light affair of horn and inflicted only a slight wound, but the ink came into his eyes in a deluge blinding him completely, as Miranda had meant it should do.
insolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsələnt/
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had seen it coming and was prepared.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The inkstand itself was a light affair of horn and inflicted only a slight wound, but the ink came into his eyes in a deluge blinding him completely, as Miranda had meant it should do.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The inkstand itself was a light affair of horn and inflicted only a slight wound, but the ink came into his eyes in a deluge blinding him completely, as Miranda had meant it should do.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The inkstand itself was a light affair of horn and inflicted only a slight wound, but the ink came into his eyes in a deluge blinding him completely, as Miranda had meant it should do.
Miranda
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From this reading The inkstand itself was a light affair of horn and inflicted only a slight wound, but the ink came into his eyes in a deluge blinding him completely, as Miranda had meant it should do.
Miranda's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miranda’s time had come.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
not any; not one
From this reading She had seen no other weapon of defense at hand.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
and nothing more
From this reading The inkstand itself was a light affair of horn and inflicted only a slight wound, but the ink came into his eyes in a deluge blinding him completely, as Miranda had meant it should do.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She had seen no other weapon of defense at hand.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading She had seen it coming and was prepared.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had seen it coming and was prepared.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had seen it coming and was prepared.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The inkstand itself was a light affair of horn and inflicted only a slight wound, but the ink came into his eyes in a deluge blinding him completely, as Miranda had meant it should do.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The inkstand itself was a light affair of horn and inflicted only a slight wound, but the ink came into his eyes in a deluge blinding him completely, as Miranda had meant it should do.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Miranda’s time had come.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had seen it coming and was prepared.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading She had seen no other weapon of defense at hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a movement like a flash she pushed open the closet door, seized the pot of ink from the table, and before the two excited occupants of the room had time to even hear her or realize that she was near, she hurled the ink pot full into the insolent face of Harry Temple.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading The inkstand itself was a light affair of horn and inflicted only a slight wound, but the ink came into his eyes in a deluge blinding him completely, as Miranda had meant it should do.
