used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I know they look beastly here, and that I'm a laughing-stock, and when I go out I wear almost anything to try and hide them; but,” her lip quivered dangerously again, “he wants me to do it, and it pleases him.”
be able to spare or give up
From this reading I would have worn common homespun clothes and calico frocks, and been glad of it, but he insists upon my wearing my best things, even my theatre things; and as he can't afford to buy more, I wear these things I had.
anew
From this reading I know they look beastly here, and that I'm a laughing-stock, and when I go out I wear almost anything to try and hide them; but,” her lip quivered dangerously again, “he wants me to do it, and it pleases him.”
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I have done everything; I have not been out of the house until he almost drove me out.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I have never wanted to go anywhere or see any one; but he has always insisted upon it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I would have been willing to slave here, day and night, and have been happy.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I have never wanted to go anywhere or see any one; but he has always insisted upon it.
any thing at all
From this reading I know they look beastly here, and that I'm a laughing-stock, and when I go out I wear almost anything to try and hide them; but,” her lip quivered dangerously again, “he wants me to do it, and it pleases him.”
at or in or to any place
From this reading I have never wanted to go anywhere or see any one; but he has always insisted upon it.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The wonder was so apparent in her eyes that his keen glance softened.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Why,” she said bewilderingly, “I have been his dog, his slave,--as far as he would let me.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading But he said I must not seem to be ashamed of my past, when he is not.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But he said I must not seem to be ashamed of my past, when he is not.
beastlyadjectiveUS /ˈbiːstliː/
(informal) very unpleasant
From this reading I know they look beastly here, and that I'm a laughing-stock, and when I go out I wear almost anything to try and hide them; but,” her lip quivered dangerously again, “he wants me to do it, and it pleases him.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Why,” she said bewilderingly, “I have been his dog, his slave,--as far as he would let me.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I would have worn common homespun clothes and calico frocks, and been glad of it, but he insists upon my wearing my best things, even my theatre things; and as he can't afford to buy more, I wear these things I had.
bewilderinglyadverb
in a bewildering and confusing manner
From this reading “Why,” she said bewilderingly, “I have been his dog, his slave,--as far as he would let me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have never wanted to go anywhere or see any one; but he has always insisted upon it.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading I would have worn common homespun clothes and calico frocks, and been glad of it, but he insists upon my wearing my best things, even my theatre things; and as he can't afford to buy more, I wear these things I had.
calicoadjectiveUS /ˈkæləkoʊ/
made of calico or resembling calico in being patterned
From this reading I would have worn common homespun clothes and calico frocks, and been glad of it, but he insists upon my wearing my best things, even my theatre things; and as he can't afford to buy more, I wear these things I had.
can't
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From this reading I would have worn common homespun clothes and calico frocks, and been glad of it, but he insists upon my wearing my best things, even my theatre things; and as he can't afford to buy more, I wear these things I had.
clothing in general
From this reading I would have worn common homespun clothes and calico frocks, and been glad of it, but he insists upon my wearing my best things, even my theatre things; and as he can't afford to buy more, I wear these things I had.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading I would have worn common homespun clothes and calico frocks, and been glad of it, but he insists upon my wearing my best things, even my theatre things; and as he can't afford to buy more, I wear these things I had.
dangerouslyadverbUS /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs.li/
In a way that involves danger or risk.
From this reading I know they look beastly here, and that I'm a laughing-stock, and when I go out I wear almost anything to try and hide them; but,” her lip quivered dangerously again, “he wants me to do it, and it pleases him.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I would have been willing to slave here, day and night, and have been happy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I know they look beastly here, and that I'm a laughing-stock, and when I go out I wear almost anything to try and hide them; but,” her lip quivered dangerously again, “he wants me to do it, and it pleases him.”
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading “Why,” she said bewilderingly, “I have been his dog, his slave,--as far as he would let me.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “Yes, what have YOU done?” he said, with sudden sharpness.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading I have done everything; I have not been out of the house until he almost drove me out.
divisible by two
From this reading I would have worn common homespun clothes and calico frocks, and been glad of it, but he insists upon my wearing my best things, even my theatre things; and as he can't afford to buy more, I wear these things I had.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading I have done everything; I have not been out of the house until he almost drove me out.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The wonder was so apparent in her eyes that his keen glance softened.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “Why,” she said bewilderingly, “I have been his dog, his slave,--as far as he would let me.
frocksnounUS /frɑːks/
plural of “frock” — a long, loose outer garment
From this reading I would have worn common homespun clothes and calico frocks, and been glad of it, but he insists upon my wearing my best things, even my theatre things; and as he can't afford to buy more, I wear these things I had.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I would have worn common homespun clothes and calico frocks, and been glad of it, but he insists upon my wearing my best things, even my theatre things; and as he can't afford to buy more, I wear these things I had.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The wonder was so apparent in her eyes that his keen glance softened.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I have never wanted to go anywhere or see any one; but he has always insisted upon it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I would have worn common homespun clothes and calico frocks, and been glad of it, but he insists upon my wearing my best things, even my theatre things; and as he can't afford to buy more, I wear these things I had.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I would have been willing to slave here, day and night, and have been happy.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have never wanted to go anywhere or see any one; but he has always insisted upon it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Yes, what have YOU done?” he said, with sudden sharpness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Yes, what have YOU done?” he said, with sudden sharpness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The wonder was so apparent in her eyes that his keen glance softened.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I would have been willing to slave here, day and night, and have been happy.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading I know they look beastly here, and that I'm a laughing-stock, and when I go out I wear almost anything to try and hide them; but,” her lip quivered dangerously again, “he wants me to do it, and it pleases him.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I know they look beastly here, and that I'm a laughing-stock, and when I go out I wear almost anything to try and hide them; but,” her lip quivered dangerously again, “he wants me to do it, and it pleases him.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The wonder was so apparent in her eyes that his keen glance softened.
homespunadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmspʌn/
of textiles; having a rough surface
From this reading I would have worn common homespun clothes and calico frocks, and been glad of it, but he insists upon my wearing my best things, even my theatre things; and as he can't afford to buy more, I wear these things I had.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I have done everything; I have not been out of the house until he almost drove me out.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Why,” she said bewilderingly, “I have been his dog, his slave,--as far as he would let me.
I'm
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From this reading I know they look beastly here, and that I'm a laughing-stock, and when I go out I wear almost anything to try and hide them; but,” her lip quivered dangerously again, “he wants me to do it, and it pleases him.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The wonder was so apparent in her eyes that his keen glance softened.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading I have never wanted to go anywhere or see any one; but he has always insisted upon it.
insistsverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading I would have worn common homespun clothes and calico frocks, and been glad of it, but he insists upon my wearing my best things, even my theatre things; and as he can't afford to buy more, I wear these things I had.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he said I must not seem to be ashamed of my past, when he is not.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have never wanted to go anywhere or see any one; but he has always insisted upon it.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The wonder was so apparent in her eyes that his keen glance softened.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know they look beastly here, and that I'm a laughing-stock, and when I go out I wear almost anything to try and hide them; but,” her lip quivered dangerously again, “he wants me to do it, and it pleases him.”
laughing-stock
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From this reading I know they look beastly here, and that I'm a laughing-stock, and when I go out I wear almost anything to try and hide them; but,” her lip quivered dangerously again, “he wants me to do it, and it pleases him.”
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Why,” she said bewilderingly, “I have been his dog, his slave,--as far as he would let me.
lipnounUS /lɪp/
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading I know they look beastly here, and that I'm a laughing-stock, and when I go out I wear almost anything to try and hide them; but,” her lip quivered dangerously again, “he wants me to do it, and it pleases him.”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I know they look beastly here, and that I'm a laughing-stock, and when I go out I wear almost anything to try and hide them; but,” her lip quivered dangerously again, “he wants me to do it, and it pleases him.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Why,” she said bewilderingly, “I have been his dog, his slave,--as far as he would let me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I would have worn common homespun clothes and calico frocks, and been glad of it, but he insists upon my wearing my best things, even my theatre things; and as he can't afford to buy more, I wear these things I had.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But he said I must not seem to be ashamed of my past, when he is not.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But he said I must not seem to be ashamed of my past, when he is not.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I have never wanted to go anywhere or see any one; but he has always insisted upon it.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I would have been willing to slave here, day and night, and have been happy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have done everything; I have not been out of the house until he almost drove me out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have done everything; I have not been out of the house until he almost drove me out.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I have never wanted to go anywhere or see any one; but he has always insisted upon it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have never wanted to go anywhere or see any one; but he has always insisted upon it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I have done everything; I have not been out of the house until he almost drove me out.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading But he said I must not seem to be ashamed of my past, when he is not.
pleasesverbUS /ˈpliːzɪz/
third-person singular of “please” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading I know they look beastly here, and that I'm a laughing-stock, and when I go out I wear almost anything to try and hide them; but,” her lip quivered dangerously again, “he wants me to do it, and it pleases him.”
quivered
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From this reading I know they look beastly here, and that I'm a laughing-stock, and when I go out I wear almost anything to try and hide them; but,” her lip quivered dangerously again, “he wants me to do it, and it pleases him.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Yes, what have YOU done?” he said, with sudden sharpness.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I have never wanted to go anywhere or see any one; but he has always insisted upon it.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But he said I must not seem to be ashamed of my past, when he is not.
sharpnessnounUS /ˈʃɑːrpnəs/
a quick and penetrating intelligence
From this reading “Yes, what have YOU done?” he said, with sudden sharpness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Why,” she said bewilderingly, “I have been his dog, his slave,--as far as he would let me.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading “Why,” she said bewilderingly, “I have been his dog, his slave,--as far as he would let me.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The wonder was so apparent in her eyes that his keen glance softened.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading The wonder was so apparent in her eyes that his keen glance softened.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading “Yes, what have YOU done?” he said, with sudden sharpness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The wonder was so apparent in her eyes that his keen glance softened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The wonder was so apparent in her eyes that his keen glance softened.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading I would have worn common homespun clothes and calico frocks, and been glad of it, but he insists upon my wearing my best things, even my theatre things; and as he can't afford to buy more, I wear these things I had.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I know they look beastly here, and that I'm a laughing-stock, and when I go out I wear almost anything to try and hide them; but,” her lip quivered dangerously again, “he wants me to do it, and it pleases him.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I would have worn common homespun clothes and calico frocks, and been glad of it, but he insists upon my wearing my best things, even my theatre things; and as he can't afford to buy more, I wear these things I had.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I know they look beastly here, and that I'm a laughing-stock, and when I go out I wear almost anything to try and hide them; but,” her lip quivered dangerously again, “he wants me to do it, and it pleases him.”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I would have worn common homespun clothes and calico frocks, and been glad of it, but he insists upon my wearing my best things, even my theatre things; and as he can't afford to buy more, I wear these things I had.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have never wanted to go anywhere or see any one; but he has always insisted upon it.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I know they look beastly here, and that I'm a laughing-stock, and when I go out I wear almost anything to try and hide them; but,” her lip quivered dangerously again, “he wants me to do it, and it pleases him.”
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I have done everything; I have not been out of the house until he almost drove me out.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I have never wanted to go anywhere or see any one; but he has always insisted upon it.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I have never wanted to go anywhere or see any one; but he has always insisted upon it.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading I know they look beastly here, and that I'm a laughing-stock, and when I go out I wear almost anything to try and hide them; but,” her lip quivered dangerously again, “he wants me to do it, and it pleases him.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wonder was so apparent in her eyes that his keen glance softened.
be dressed in
From this reading I would have worn common homespun clothes and calico frocks, and been glad of it, but he insists upon my wearing my best things, even my theatre things; and as he can't afford to buy more, I wear these things I had.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading I would have worn common homespun clothes and calico frocks, and been glad of it, but he insists upon my wearing my best things, even my theatre things; and as he can't afford to buy more, I wear these things I had.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Yes, what have YOU done?” he said, with sudden sharpness.
at the time that
From this reading But he said I must not seem to be ashamed of my past, when he is not.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why,” she said bewilderingly, “I have been his dog, his slave,--as far as he would let me.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading I would have been willing to slave here, day and night, and have been happy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Yes, what have YOU done?” he said, with sudden sharpness.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The wonder was so apparent in her eyes that his keen glance softened.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading I would have worn common homespun clothes and calico frocks, and been glad of it, but he insists upon my wearing my best things, even my theatre things; and as he can't afford to buy more, I wear these things I had.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Why,” she said bewilderingly, “I have been his dog, his slave,--as far as he would let me.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, what have YOU done?” he said, with sudden sharpness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Yes, what have YOU done?” he said, with sudden sharpness.
