abackadverbUS /əˈbæk/
having the wind against the forward side of the sails
From this reading Rhoda was bigger and stronger than Nan; but the latter lacked no courage, and she believed that her friend was so much surprised and taken aback by the Mexican girl's accusation that she was not entirely ready to meet the personal assault which the stranger evidently intended.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading Rhoda was bigger and stronger than Nan; but the latter lacked no courage, and she believed that her friend was so much surprised and taken aback by the Mexican girl's accusation that she was not entirely ready to meet the personal assault which the stranger evidently intended.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Don't you dare strike her!" cried Nan, and rushed forward bravely to the rescue of Rhoda Hammond.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading Rhoda was bigger and stronger than Nan; but the latter lacked no courage, and she believed that her friend was so much surprised and taken aback by the Mexican girl's accusation that she was not entirely ready to meet the personal assault which the stranger evidently intended.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She laid her hand upon the Mexican's chest and pushed her back.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Rhoda was bigger and stronger than Nan; but the latter lacked no courage, and she believed that her friend was so much surprised and taken aback by the Mexican girl's accusation that she was not entirely ready to meet the personal assault which the stranger evidently intended.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "Stop that!" repeated Nan, and she dashed between the two girls.
biggeradjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Rhoda was bigger and stronger than Nan; but the latter lacked no courage, and she believed that her friend was so much surprised and taken aback by the Mexican girl's accusation that she was not entirely ready to meet the personal assault which the stranger evidently intended.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading Don't you dare strike her!" cried Nan, and rushed forward bravely to the rescue of Rhoda Hammond.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rhoda was bigger and stronger than Nan; but the latter lacked no courage, and she believed that her friend was so much surprised and taken aback by the Mexican girl's accusation that she was not entirely ready to meet the personal assault which the stranger evidently intended.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Rhoda was bigger and stronger than Nan; but the latter lacked no courage, and she believed that her friend was so much surprised and taken aback by the Mexican girl's accusation that she was not entirely ready to meet the personal assault which the stranger evidently intended.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading She laid her hand upon the Mexican's chest and pushed her back.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Rhoda was bigger and stronger than Nan; but the latter lacked no courage, and she believed that her friend was so much surprised and taken aback by the Mexican girl's accusation that she was not entirely ready to meet the personal assault which the stranger evidently intended.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Don't you dare strike her!" cried Nan, and rushed forward bravely to the rescue of Rhoda Hammond.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Don't you dare strike her!" cried Nan, and rushed forward bravely to the rescue of Rhoda Hammond.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading "Stop that!" repeated Nan, and she dashed between the two girls.
Don't
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From this reading Don't you dare strike her!" cried Nan, and rushed forward bravely to the rescue of Rhoda Hammond.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Rhoda was bigger and stronger than Nan; but the latter lacked no courage, and she believed that her friend was so much surprised and taken aback by the Mexican girl's accusation that she was not entirely ready to meet the personal assault which the stranger evidently intended.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Rhoda was bigger and stronger than Nan; but the latter lacked no courage, and she believed that her friend was so much surprised and taken aback by the Mexican girl's accusation that she was not entirely ready to meet the personal assault which the stranger evidently intended.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Don't you dare strike her!" cried Nan, and rushed forward bravely to the rescue of Rhoda Hammond.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Rhoda was bigger and stronger than Nan; but the latter lacked no courage, and she believed that her friend was so much surprised and taken aback by the Mexican girl's accusation that she was not entirely ready to meet the personal assault which the stranger evidently intended.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Rhoda was bigger and stronger than Nan; but the latter lacked no courage, and she believed that her friend was so much surprised and taken aback by the Mexican girl's accusation that she was not entirely ready to meet the personal assault which the stranger evidently intended.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "Stop that!" repeated Nan, and she dashed between the two girls.
Hammond
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From this reading Don't you dare strike her!" cried Nan, and rushed forward bravely to the rescue of Rhoda Hammond.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She laid her hand upon the Mexican's chest and pushed her back.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Don't you dare strike her!" cried Nan, and rushed forward bravely to the rescue of Rhoda Hammond.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Rhoda was bigger and stronger than Nan; but the latter lacked no courage, and she believed that her friend was so much surprised and taken aback by the Mexican girl's accusation that she was not entirely ready to meet the personal assault which the stranger evidently intended.
JUANITA
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From this reading JUANITA "STOP that!
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading Rhoda was bigger and stronger than Nan; but the latter lacked no courage, and she believed that her friend was so much surprised and taken aback by the Mexican girl's accusation that she was not entirely ready to meet the personal assault which the stranger evidently intended.
set down according to a plan
From this reading She laid her hand upon the Mexican's chest and pushed her back.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Rhoda was bigger and stronger than Nan; but the latter lacked no courage, and she believed that her friend was so much surprised and taken aback by the Mexican girl's accusation that she was not entirely ready to meet the personal assault which the stranger evidently intended.
come together
From this reading Rhoda was bigger and stronger than Nan; but the latter lacked no courage, and she believed that her friend was so much surprised and taken aback by the Mexican girl's accusation that she was not entirely ready to meet the personal assault which the stranger evidently intended.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading Rhoda was bigger and stronger than Nan; but the latter lacked no courage, and she believed that her friend was so much surprised and taken aback by the Mexican girl's accusation that she was not entirely ready to meet the personal assault which the stranger evidently intended.
Mexican's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She laid her hand upon the Mexican's chest and pushed her back.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Rhoda was bigger and stronger than Nan; but the latter lacked no courage, and she believed that her friend was so much surprised and taken aback by the Mexican girl's accusation that she was not entirely ready to meet the personal assault which the stranger evidently intended.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading Don't you dare strike her!" cried Nan, and rushed forward bravely to the rescue of Rhoda Hammond.
not any; not one
From this reading Rhoda was bigger and stronger than Nan; but the latter lacked no courage, and she believed that her friend was so much surprised and taken aback by the Mexican girl's accusation that she was not entirely ready to meet the personal assault which the stranger evidently intended.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rhoda was bigger and stronger than Nan; but the latter lacked no courage, and she believed that her friend was so much surprised and taken aback by the Mexican girl's accusation that she was not entirely ready to meet the personal assault which the stranger evidently intended.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Don't you dare strike her!" cried Nan, and rushed forward bravely to the rescue of Rhoda Hammond.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Rhoda was bigger and stronger than Nan; but the latter lacked no courage, and she believed that her friend was so much surprised and taken aback by the Mexican girl's accusation that she was not entirely ready to meet the personal assault which the stranger evidently intended.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading She laid her hand upon the Mexican's chest and pushed her back.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Rhoda was bigger and stronger than Nan; but the latter lacked no courage, and she believed that her friend was so much surprised and taken aback by the Mexican girl's accusation that she was not entirely ready to meet the personal assault which the stranger evidently intended.
recurring again and again
From this reading "Stop that!" repeated Nan, and she dashed between the two girls.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading Don't you dare strike her!" cried Nan, and rushed forward bravely to the rescue of Rhoda Hammond.
Rhoda
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From this reading Don't you dare strike her!" cried Nan, and rushed forward bravely to the rescue of Rhoda Hammond.
done under pressure
From this reading Don't you dare strike her!" cried Nan, and rushed forward bravely to the rescue of Rhoda Hammond.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rhoda was bigger and stronger than Nan; but the latter lacked no courage, and she believed that her friend was so much surprised and taken aback by the Mexican girl's accusation that she was not entirely ready to meet the personal assault which the stranger evidently intended.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Rhoda was bigger and stronger than Nan; but the latter lacked no courage, and she believed that her friend was so much surprised and taken aback by the Mexican girl's accusation that she was not entirely ready to meet the personal assault which the stranger evidently intended.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading JUANITA "STOP that!
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Rhoda was bigger and stronger than Nan; but the latter lacked no courage, and she believed that her friend was so much surprised and taken aback by the Mexican girl's accusation that she was not entirely ready to meet the personal assault which the stranger evidently intended.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Don't you dare strike her!" cried Nan, and rushed forward bravely to the rescue of Rhoda Hammond.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Rhoda was bigger and stronger than Nan; but the latter lacked no courage, and she believed that her friend was so much surprised and taken aback by the Mexican girl's accusation that she was not entirely ready to meet the personal assault which the stranger evidently intended.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Rhoda was bigger and stronger than Nan; but the latter lacked no courage, and she believed that her friend was so much surprised and taken aback by the Mexican girl's accusation that she was not entirely ready to meet the personal assault which the stranger evidently intended.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Rhoda was bigger and stronger than Nan; but the latter lacked no courage, and she believed that her friend was so much surprised and taken aback by the Mexican girl's accusation that she was not entirely ready to meet the personal assault which the stranger evidently intended.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Rhoda was bigger and stronger than Nan; but the latter lacked no courage, and she believed that her friend was so much surprised and taken aback by the Mexican girl's accusation that she was not entirely ready to meet the personal assault which the stranger evidently intended.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JUANITA "STOP that!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Don't you dare strike her!" cried Nan, and rushed forward bravely to the rescue of Rhoda Hammond.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Don't you dare strike her!" cried Nan, and rushed forward bravely to the rescue of Rhoda Hammond.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Stop that!" repeated Nan, and she dashed between the two girls.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She laid her hand upon the Mexican's chest and pushed her back.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rhoda was bigger and stronger than Nan; but the latter lacked no courage, and she believed that her friend was so much surprised and taken aback by the Mexican girl's accusation that she was not entirely ready to meet the personal assault which the stranger evidently intended.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Rhoda was bigger and stronger than Nan; but the latter lacked no courage, and she believed that her friend was so much surprised and taken aback by the Mexican girl's accusation that she was not entirely ready to meet the personal assault which the stranger evidently intended.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Don't you dare strike her!" cried Nan, and rushed forward bravely to the rescue of Rhoda Hammond.
