used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a moment’s silence on her part, she interrupted Clifford’s protests and excuses with a little pettish movement of her hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
apologizingverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “apologize” — acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading “Never mind apologizing,” said she, curtly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Now I know what you meant by your being ‘disturbed.’”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Now I know what you meant by your being ‘disturbed.’”
Claris
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From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
Clifford
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From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
Clifford's
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From this reading After a moment’s silence on her part, she interrupted Clifford’s protests and excuses with a little pettish movement of her hand.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
curtlyadverbUS /ˈkɜːrtli/
in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
From this reading “Never mind apologizing,” said she, curtly.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Now I know what you meant by your being ‘disturbed.’”
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading After a moment’s silence on her part, she interrupted Clifford’s protests and excuses with a little pettish movement of her hand.
a young female
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading After a moment’s silence on her part, she interrupted Clifford’s protests and excuses with a little pettish movement of her hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Let us hear what you have to say.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “Let us hear what you have to say.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now I know what you meant by your being ‘disturbed.’”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading After a moment’s silence on her part, she interrupted Clifford’s protests and excuses with a little pettish movement of her hand.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Now I know what you meant by your being ‘disturbed.’”
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let us hear what you have to say.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After a moment’s silence on her part, she interrupted Clifford’s protests and excuses with a little pettish movement of her hand.
engage in
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Now I know what you meant by your being ‘disturbed.’”
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “Never mind apologizing,” said she, curtly.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading After a moment’s silence on her part, she interrupted Clifford’s protests and excuses with a little pettish movement of her hand.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading After a moment’s silence on her part, she interrupted Clifford’s protests and excuses with a little pettish movement of her hand.
narrowlyadverbUS /ˈneroʊli/
in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Never mind apologizing,” said she, curtly.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now I know what you meant by your being ‘disturbed.’”
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading After a moment’s silence on her part, she interrupted Clifford’s protests and excuses with a little pettish movement of her hand.
pettishadjective
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading After a moment’s silence on her part, she interrupted Clifford’s protests and excuses with a little pettish movement of her hand.
protestsnounUS /ˈproʊtests/
plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading After a moment’s silence on her part, she interrupted Clifford’s protests and excuses with a little pettish movement of her hand.
unusual or striking
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Never mind apologizing,” said she, curtly.
express in words
From this reading “Let us hear what you have to say.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading After a moment’s silence on her part, she interrupted Clifford’s protests and excuses with a little pettish movement of her hand.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Let us hear what you have to say.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Let us hear what you have to say.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
a Caucasian
From this reading In spite of his own indignation and remorse on hearing Claris make this coarse and cruel speech, Clifford watched the girl narrowly, and was shocked and surprised to observe that while he and her uncle were at a white heat of excitement, she showed remarkable self-control.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After a moment’s silence on her part, she interrupted Clifford’s protests and excuses with a little pettish movement of her hand.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Let us hear what you have to say.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now I know what you meant by your being ‘disturbed.’”
