used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE FROLIC “Hello, Jewel,” Leslie calmly greeted after a quick glance at the freshman’s anger-dark features.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Without answering the angry girl dashed across the room to her couch bed, flinging herself upon it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE FROLIC “Hello, Jewel,” Leslie calmly greeted after a quick glance at the freshman’s anger-dark features.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her doubled fists began beating an enraged tattoo upon the pillows, to which her slippered feet kicked themselves in time upon the couch cover.
anger-dark
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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE FROLIC “Hello, Jewel,” Leslie calmly greeted after a quick glance at the freshman’s anger-dark features.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Without answering the angry girl dashed across the room to her couch bed, flinging herself upon it.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading Without answering the angry girl dashed across the room to her couch bed, flinging herself upon it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE FROLIC “Hello, Jewel,” Leslie calmly greeted after a quick glance at the freshman’s anger-dark features.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Her doubled fists began beating an enraged tattoo upon the pillows, to which her slippered feet kicked themselves in time upon the couch cover.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Without answering the angry girl dashed across the room to her couch bed, flinging herself upon it.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Her doubled fists began beating an enraged tattoo upon the pillows, to which her slippered feet kicked themselves in time upon the couch cover.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE FROLIC “Hello, Jewel,” Leslie calmly greeted after a quick glance at the freshman’s anger-dark features.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Without answering the angry girl dashed across the room to her couch bed, flinging herself upon it.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Her doubled fists began beating an enraged tattoo upon the pillows, to which her slippered feet kicked themselves in time upon the couch cover.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Without answering the angry girl dashed across the room to her couch bed, flinging herself upon it.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading Her doubled fists began beating an enraged tattoo upon the pillows, to which her slippered feet kicked themselves in time upon the couch cover.
ejaculated
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From this reading “Oh, oh, oh!” she repeatedly ejaculated in rage-thickened tones.
enragedadjectiveUS /enˈreɪdʒd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading Her doubled fists began beating an enraged tattoo upon the pillows, to which her slippered feet kicked themselves in time upon the couch cover.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE FROLIC “Hello, Jewel,” Leslie calmly greeted after a quick glance at the freshman’s anger-dark features.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Her doubled fists began beating an enraged tattoo upon the pillows, to which her slippered feet kicked themselves in time upon the couch cover.
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading Her doubled fists began beating an enraged tattoo upon the pillows, to which her slippered feet kicked themselves in time upon the couch cover.
flingingverbUS /ˈflɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Without answering the angry girl dashed across the room to her couch bed, flinging herself upon it.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading “I’ll never forgive her!
freshman's
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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE FROLIC “Hello, Jewel,” Leslie calmly greeted after a quick glance at the freshman’s anger-dark features.
FROLICnounUS /ˈfrɑːlɪk/
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE FROLIC “Hello, Jewel,” Leslie calmly greeted after a quick glance at the freshman’s anger-dark features.
a young female
From this reading Without answering the angry girl dashed across the room to her couch bed, flinging herself upon it.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE FROLIC “Hello, Jewel,” Leslie calmly greeted after a quick glance at the freshman’s anger-dark features.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE FROLIC “Hello, Jewel,” Leslie calmly greeted after a quick glance at the freshman’s anger-dark features.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE FROLIC “Hello, Jewel,” Leslie calmly greeted after a quick glance at the freshman’s anger-dark features.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE FROLIC “Hello, Jewel,” Leslie calmly greeted after a quick glance at the freshman’s anger-dark features.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Without answering the angry girl dashed across the room to her couch bed, flinging herself upon it.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Without answering the angry girl dashed across the room to her couch bed, flinging herself upon it.
I'll
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her doubled fists began beating an enraged tattoo upon the pillows, to which her slippered feet kicked themselves in time upon the couch cover.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Without answering the angry girl dashed across the room to her couch bed, flinging herself upon it.
JewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE FROLIC “Hello, Jewel,” Leslie calmly greeted after a quick glance at the freshman’s anger-dark features.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading Her doubled fists began beating an enraged tattoo upon the pillows, to which her slippered feet kicked themselves in time upon the couch cover.
Leslie
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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE FROLIC “Hello, Jewel,” Leslie calmly greeted after a quick glance at the freshman’s anger-dark features.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “I’ll never forgive her!
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, oh, oh!” she repeatedly ejaculated in rage-thickened tones.
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading Her doubled fists began beating an enraged tattoo upon the pillows, to which her slippered feet kicked themselves in time upon the couch cover.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE FROLIC “Hello, Jewel,” Leslie calmly greeted after a quick glance at the freshman’s anger-dark features.
rage-thickened
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From this reading “Oh, oh, oh!” she repeatedly ejaculated in rage-thickened tones.
repeatedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/
several time
From this reading “Oh, oh, oh!” she repeatedly ejaculated in rage-thickened tones.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Without answering the angry girl dashed across the room to her couch bed, flinging herself upon it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Oh, oh, oh!” she repeatedly ejaculated in rage-thickened tones.
slipperedadjective
shod with slippers
From this reading Her doubled fists began beating an enraged tattoo upon the pillows, to which her slippered feet kicked themselves in time upon the couch cover.
tattoonounUS /ˌtæˈtuː/
a drumbeat or bugle call that signals the military to return to their quarters
From this reading Her doubled fists began beating an enraged tattoo upon the pillows, to which her slippered feet kicked themselves in time upon the couch cover.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE FROLIC “Hello, Jewel,” Leslie calmly greeted after a quick glance at the freshman’s anger-dark features.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Her doubled fists began beating an enraged tattoo upon the pillows, to which her slippered feet kicked themselves in time upon the couch cover.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Her doubled fists began beating an enraged tattoo upon the pillows, to which her slippered feet kicked themselves in time upon the couch cover.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Without answering the angry girl dashed across the room to her couch bed, flinging herself upon it.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “Oh, oh, oh!” she repeatedly ejaculated in rage-thickened tones.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Without answering the angry girl dashed across the room to her couch bed, flinging herself upon it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE FROLIC “Hello, Jewel,” Leslie calmly greeted after a quick glance at the freshman’s anger-dark features.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her doubled fists began beating an enraged tattoo upon the pillows, to which her slippered feet kicked themselves in time upon the couch cover.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without answering the angry girl dashed across the room to her couch bed, flinging herself upon it.
