used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He did not know if he most hated or adored the smooth head turned sideways, the small ear and the fine eyebrow, the aloofness that kept him off and drew him on; but he knew he was the victim of a glorious kind of torment of which she was the pain and the delight.
the state of being absent
From this reading Her mind was more concerned with Zebedee's absence than with George's presence, but in her white face and tired eyes he fancied resentment for the kiss that still burned on his own mouth.
adoredadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrd/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading He did not know if he most hated or adored the smooth head turned sideways, the small ear and the fine eyebrow, the aloofness that kept him off and drew him on; but he knew he was the victim of a glorious kind of torment of which she was the pain and the delight.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "You haven't much to say," he told her, after an hour of silence.
aloofnessnounUS /əˈluːfnəs/
indifference by personal withdrawal
From this reading He did not know if he most hated or adored the smooth head turned sideways, the small ear and the fine eyebrow, the aloofness that kept him off and drew him on; but he knew he was the victim of a glorious kind of torment of which she was the pain and the delight.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "You haven't much to say," he told her, after an hour of silence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though she had sent him from her, she longed for him to be back, and at night, when George entered the kitchen, she hardly looked up to welcome him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Though she had sent him from her, she longed for him to be back, and at night, when George entered the kitchen, she hardly looked up to welcome him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Though she had sent him from her, she longed for him to be back, and at night, when George entered the kitchen, she hardly looked up to welcome him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Though she had sent him from her, she longed for him to be back, and at night, when George entered the kitchen, she hardly looked up to welcome him.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading Her mind was more concerned with Zebedee's absence than with George's presence, but in her white face and tired eyes he fancied resentment for the kiss that still burned on his own mouth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She thought Zebedee would come to her on the next day, or the next, but she watched in vain for him.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She thought Zebedee would come to her on the next day, or the next, but she watched in vain for him.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Her mind was more concerned with Zebedee's absence than with George's presence, but in her white face and tired eyes he fancied resentment for the kiss that still burned on his own mouth.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She thought Zebedee would come to her on the next day, or the next, but she watched in vain for him.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading He did not know if he most hated or adored the smooth head turned sideways, the small ear and the fine eyebrow, the aloofness that kept him off and drew him on; but he knew he was the victim of a glorious kind of torment of which she was the pain and the delight.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not know if he most hated or adored the smooth head turned sideways, the small ear and the fine eyebrow, the aloofness that kept him off and drew him on; but he knew he was the victim of a glorious kind of torment of which she was the pain and the delight.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He did not know if he most hated or adored the smooth head turned sideways, the small ear and the fine eyebrow, the aloofness that kept him off and drew him on; but he knew he was the victim of a glorious kind of torment of which she was the pain and the delight.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading He did not know if he most hated or adored the smooth head turned sideways, the small ear and the fine eyebrow, the aloofness that kept him off and drew him on; but he knew he was the victim of a glorious kind of torment of which she was the pain and the delight.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Though she had sent him from her, she longed for him to be back, and at night, when George entered the kitchen, she hardly looked up to welcome him.
eyebrownounUS /ˈaɪbraʊ/
the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading He did not know if he most hated or adored the smooth head turned sideways, the small ear and the fine eyebrow, the aloofness that kept him off and drew him on; but he knew he was the victim of a glorious kind of torment of which she was the pain and the delight.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her mind was more concerned with Zebedee's absence than with George's presence, but in her white face and tired eyes he fancied resentment for the kiss that still burned on his own mouth.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her mind was more concerned with Zebedee's absence than with George's presence, but in her white face and tired eyes he fancied resentment for the kiss that still burned on his own mouth.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading Her mind was more concerned with Zebedee's absence than with George's presence, but in her white face and tired eyes he fancied resentment for the kiss that still burned on his own mouth.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He did not know if he most hated or adored the smooth head turned sideways, the small ear and the fine eyebrow, the aloofness that kept him off and drew him on; but he knew he was the victim of a glorious kind of torment of which she was the pain and the delight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She thought Zebedee would come to her on the next day, or the next, but she watched in vain for him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Though she had sent him from her, she longed for him to be back, and at night, when George entered the kitchen, she hardly looked up to welcome him.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Though she had sent him from her, she longed for him to be back, and at night, when George entered the kitchen, she hardly looked up to welcome him.
George'snounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Her mind was more concerned with Zebedee's absence than with George's presence, but in her white face and tired eyes he fancied resentment for the kiss that still burned on his own mouth.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading He did not know if he most hated or adored the smooth head turned sideways, the small ear and the fine eyebrow, the aloofness that kept him off and drew him on; but he knew he was the victim of a glorious kind of torment of which she was the pain and the delight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though she had sent him from her, she longed for him to be back, and at night, when George entered the kitchen, she hardly looked up to welcome him.
only a very short time before
From this reading Though she had sent him from her, she longed for him to be back, and at night, when George entered the kitchen, she hardly looked up to welcome him.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading He did not know if he most hated or adored the smooth head turned sideways, the small ear and the fine eyebrow, the aloofness that kept him off and drew him on; but he knew he was the victim of a glorious kind of torment of which she was the pain and the delight.
haven't
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From this reading "You haven't much to say," he told her, after an hour of silence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her mind was more concerned with Zebedee's absence than with George's presence, but in her white face and tired eyes he fancied resentment for the kiss that still burned on his own mouth.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He did not know if he most hated or adored the smooth head turned sideways, the small ear and the fine eyebrow, the aloofness that kept him off and drew him on; but he knew he was the victim of a glorious kind of torment of which she was the pain and the delight.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She thought Zebedee would come to her on the next day, or the next, but she watched in vain for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She thought Zebedee would come to her on the next day, or the next, but she watched in vain for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her mind was more concerned with Zebedee's absence than with George's presence, but in her white face and tired eyes he fancied resentment for the kiss that still burned on his own mouth.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "You haven't much to say," he told her, after an hour of silence.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He did not know if he most hated or adored the smooth head turned sideways, the small ear and the fine eyebrow, the aloofness that kept him off and drew him on; but he knew he was the victim of a glorious kind of torment of which she was the pain and the delight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She thought Zebedee would come to her on the next day, or the next, but she watched in vain for him.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He did not know if he most hated or adored the smooth head turned sideways, the small ear and the fine eyebrow, the aloofness that kept him off and drew him on; but he knew he was the victim of a glorious kind of torment of which she was the pain and the delight.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He did not know if he most hated or adored the smooth head turned sideways, the small ear and the fine eyebrow, the aloofness that kept him off and drew him on; but he knew he was the victim of a glorious kind of torment of which she was the pain and the delight.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Her mind was more concerned with Zebedee's absence than with George's presence, but in her white face and tired eyes he fancied resentment for the kiss that still burned on his own mouth.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Though she had sent him from her, she longed for him to be back, and at night, when George entered the kitchen, she hardly looked up to welcome him.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He did not know if he most hated or adored the smooth head turned sideways, the small ear and the fine eyebrow, the aloofness that kept him off and drew him on; but he knew he was the victim of a glorious kind of torment of which she was the pain and the delight.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He did not know if he most hated or adored the smooth head turned sideways, the small ear and the fine eyebrow, the aloofness that kept him off and drew him on; but he knew he was the victim of a glorious kind of torment of which she was the pain and the delight.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading Though she had sent him from her, she longed for him to be back, and at night, when George entered the kitchen, she hardly looked up to welcome him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Though she had sent him from her, she longed for him to be back, and at night, when George entered the kitchen, she hardly looked up to welcome him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Her mind was more concerned with Zebedee's absence than with George's presence, but in her white face and tired eyes he fancied resentment for the kiss that still burned on his own mouth.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her mind was more concerned with Zebedee's absence than with George's presence, but in her white face and tired eyes he fancied resentment for the kiss that still burned on his own mouth.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He did not know if he most hated or adored the smooth head turned sideways, the small ear and the fine eyebrow, the aloofness that kept him off and drew him on; but he knew he was the victim of a glorious kind of torment of which she was the pain and the delight.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Her mind was more concerned with Zebedee's absence than with George's presence, but in her white face and tired eyes he fancied resentment for the kiss that still burned on his own mouth.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "You haven't much to say," he told her, after an hour of silence.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading She thought Zebedee would come to her on the next day, or the next, but she watched in vain for him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Though she had sent him from her, she longed for him to be back, and at night, when George entered the kitchen, she hardly looked up to welcome him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not know if he most hated or adored the smooth head turned sideways, the small ear and the fine eyebrow, the aloofness that kept him off and drew him on; but he knew he was the victim of a glorious kind of torment of which she was the pain and the delight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You haven't much to say," he told her, after an hour of silence.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He did not know if he most hated or adored the smooth head turned sideways, the small ear and the fine eyebrow, the aloofness that kept him off and drew him on; but he knew he was the victim of a glorious kind of torment of which she was the pain and the delight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She thought Zebedee would come to her on the next day, or the next, but she watched in vain for him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She thought Zebedee would come to her on the next day, or the next, but she watched in vain for him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Her mind was more concerned with Zebedee's absence than with George's presence, but in her white face and tired eyes he fancied resentment for the kiss that still burned on his own mouth.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading He did not know if he most hated or adored the smooth head turned sideways, the small ear and the fine eyebrow, the aloofness that kept him off and drew him on; but he knew he was the victim of a glorious kind of torment of which she was the pain and the delight.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Her mind was more concerned with Zebedee's absence than with George's presence, but in her white face and tired eyes he fancied resentment for the kiss that still burned on his own mouth.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Her mind was more concerned with Zebedee's absence than with George's presence, but in her white face and tired eyes he fancied resentment for the kiss that still burned on his own mouth.
express in words
From this reading "You haven't much to say," he told her, after an hour of silence.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Though she had sent him from her, she longed for him to be back, and at night, when George entered the kitchen, she hardly looked up to welcome him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She thought Zebedee would come to her on the next day, or the next, but she watched in vain for him.
sidewaysadverbUS /ˈsaɪdweɪz/
with one side forward or to the front
From this reading He did not know if he most hated or adored the smooth head turned sideways, the small ear and the fine eyebrow, the aloofness that kept him off and drew him on; but he knew he was the victim of a glorious kind of torment of which she was the pain and the delight.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading "You haven't much to say," he told her, after an hour of silence.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He did not know if he most hated or adored the smooth head turned sideways, the small ear and the fine eyebrow, the aloofness that kept him off and drew him on; but he knew he was the victim of a glorious kind of torment of which she was the pain and the delight.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading He did not know if he most hated or adored the smooth head turned sideways, the small ear and the fine eyebrow, the aloofness that kept him off and drew him on; but he knew he was the victim of a glorious kind of torment of which she was the pain and the delight.
not in physical motion
From this reading Her mind was more concerned with Zebedee's absence than with George's presence, but in her white face and tired eyes he fancied resentment for the kiss that still burned on his own mouth.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Her mind was more concerned with Zebedee's absence than with George's presence, but in her white face and tired eyes he fancied resentment for the kiss that still burned on his own mouth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her mind was more concerned with Zebedee's absence than with George's presence, but in her white face and tired eyes he fancied resentment for the kiss that still burned on his own mouth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She thought Zebedee would come to her on the next day, or the next, but she watched in vain for him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though she had sent him from her, she longed for him to be back, and at night, when George entered the kitchen, she hardly looked up to welcome him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She thought Zebedee would come to her on the next day, or the next, but she watched in vain for him.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Her mind was more concerned with Zebedee's absence than with George's presence, but in her white face and tired eyes he fancied resentment for the kiss that still burned on his own mouth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She thought Zebedee would come to her on the next day, or the next, but she watched in vain for him.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "You haven't much to say," he told her, after an hour of silence.
tormentnounUS /ˈtɔːrment/
unbearable physical pain
From this reading He did not know if he most hated or adored the smooth head turned sideways, the small ear and the fine eyebrow, the aloofness that kept him off and drew him on; but he knew he was the victim of a glorious kind of torment of which she was the pain and the delight.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He did not know if he most hated or adored the smooth head turned sideways, the small ear and the fine eyebrow, the aloofness that kept him off and drew him on; but he knew he was the victim of a glorious kind of torment of which she was the pain and the delight.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Though she had sent him from her, she longed for him to be back, and at night, when George entered the kitchen, she hardly looked up to welcome him.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading She thought Zebedee would come to her on the next day, or the next, but she watched in vain for him.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading He did not know if he most hated or adored the smooth head turned sideways, the small ear and the fine eyebrow, the aloofness that kept him off and drew him on; but he knew he was the victim of a glorious kind of torment of which she was the pain and the delight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her mind was more concerned with Zebedee's absence than with George's presence, but in her white face and tired eyes he fancied resentment for the kiss that still burned on his own mouth.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading She thought Zebedee would come to her on the next day, or the next, but she watched in vain for him.
accept gladly
From this reading Though she had sent him from her, she longed for him to be back, and at night, when George entered the kitchen, she hardly looked up to welcome him.
at the time that
From this reading Though she had sent him from her, she longed for him to be back, and at night, when George entered the kitchen, she hardly looked up to welcome him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He did not know if he most hated or adored the smooth head turned sideways, the small ear and the fine eyebrow, the aloofness that kept him off and drew him on; but he knew he was the victim of a glorious kind of torment of which she was the pain and the delight.
a Caucasian
From this reading Her mind was more concerned with Zebedee's absence than with George's presence, but in her white face and tired eyes he fancied resentment for the kiss that still burned on his own mouth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her mind was more concerned with Zebedee's absence than with George's presence, but in her white face and tired eyes he fancied resentment for the kiss that still burned on his own mouth.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She thought Zebedee would come to her on the next day, or the next, but she watched in vain for him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You haven't much to say," he told her, after an hour of silence.
Zebedee
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From this reading She thought Zebedee would come to her on the next day, or the next, but she watched in vain for him.
Zebedee's
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From this reading Her mind was more concerned with Zebedee's absence than with George's presence, but in her white face and tired eyes he fancied resentment for the kiss that still burned on his own mouth.
